By Michelle Arnwine Frias We all imagined that in 2020 we would live our lives with reckless abandon, but to our dismay, we soon realized our habits would have to reflect the opposite. So, I slowed down my daily process, paid a little bit more attention to my daily routine, and assessed reality. I workContinue reading Connections
Nick’s Story I’m originally from California and am now a junior at the University of Michigan (U of M) studying Psychology and Neuroscience. Outside of school, I love to go on runs, spend time with my friends, and try out new coffee shops! Currently, I am on the executive board for Wolverine Support Network andContinue reading Young Adult Personal Stories Series
Online Support Groups Parents Together – Every Monday from 7-8:30 pm on Zoom – This mental health support group is for parents of children aged 12 to 25 who have contemplated or attempted suicide. Rather than struggle alone with how to get help for your child and yourself, join this group and share effective strategies withContinue reading We’re Online!
Dear NAMI Washtenaw County friends: The health and safety of our participants, volunteers, staff, and community is our number one priority. Accordingly, we have been closely monitoring information and developments regarding the Covid-19 coronavirus. Based on extensive consideration of current public health recommendations and programming options, we have made the very difficult decision to suspendContinue reading A Letter From the NAMI WC Executive Director Regarding Educational Programs & Support Groups
As last-minute preparations were underway for the 2020 Advocacy Gala, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washtenaw County was recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the group’s lasting commitment to supporting mental health in the community. “It was entered into the Congressional Record” on Feb. 21, 2020, said U.S.Continue reading U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell Recognizes NAMI Washtenaw County in Congressional Commendation
Advocacy for the concerns of ordinary people is a theme that runs throughout the college and professional career of Dr. Abdul El Sayed. Physician, epidemiologist, public health expert and activist, Dr. El Sayed is now a resident fellow at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics and will be the keynote speaker at NAMI Washtenaw’sContinue reading A Conversation With Dr. Abdul El Sayed
Kathleen Alfonso Kathleenalfonso.com Artist Statement I am happy to be a showing my artwork and organizing this part of the NAMI Gala. I have been volunteering with NAMI as an artist on last year’s Gala and as a Peer to Peer Support Group leader. I live with BipolarContinue reading Local Artists Featured for Gala Silent Auction
NOVEMBER 2019 BY MARK CREEKMORE More peers than ever are being used in health and mental health services. Mental health peers are people who have experienced mental health conditions and want to use their experience to help others. Peers are used most to help with complex, chronic conditions, like serious mental illness, substance use disorders,Continue reading From the Board
July 2019 Editor’s Note: This column, a Q & A, is taken from an interview I conducted with Pat Root, now president of NAMI Washtenaw County. LM: Tell me about how and when you first came to NAMI Washtenaw County. PR: I came to NAMI six or seven years ago. I was a client atContinue reading From the Board
APRIL 2019 BY LOIS MAHARG In a few hours I’ll teach my first NAMI class, Family-to-Family. Teaching is not new to me. For 15 years I worked as an ESL instructor, helping adult immigrants and refugees learn English. What IS new for me is the course content: family and caregiver-related aspects of mental health conditionsContinue reading From the Board
