By William Polkowski “All our life, so far as it has definite form, is but a mass of habits,” William James wrote. “Ninety-nine percent of human activity is done out of mere habit.” Charles Duhigg, a graduate of Yale University and the Harvard Business School and winner of numerous awards among them, awards fromContinue reading Book Review – The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
NAMIWC and Washtenaw Community College are pleased to announce a new group: NAMI’s Friends & Family at WCC. This group, which will meet via Zoom 4:30-6PM on September 24 and monthly thereafter, is for students who have a family member, friend, or partner with a mental health condition. Like NAMI’s other Friends & Family groups,Continue reading Coming This Fall: New Connection for WCC Students
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, Since the suspension of our educational programs and support groups, NAMI WC staff, volunteers, and board members have been working hard to transition our offline programs to online platforms. We’re pleased to share that some of our programs will be available online within the next two weeks. However, some ofContinue reading Update Regarding Educational Programs and Support Group Status
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
Purchase your ticket at bit.ly/advocategala You’re invited for an evening of masquerade elegance and mental health advocacy as we take off the mask of mental health. The event will include a silent art auction from a collection of local artists, live music and a keynote speech given by physician, epidemiologist, public health expert, and progressive activist, Dr.Continue reading The Advocate Gala: Taking Off the Mask
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
