
05/02/2023
Tuesday's Family Support Group starts at 6PM.
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health org
Tuesday's Family Support Group starts at 6PM.
Along with a comprehensive treatment plan, people with schizophrenia often need support from family and friends, too.
You are not alone.
Tuesday's Family Support Group starts at 6PM.
Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including biological factors, such as brain chemistry, life experiences, such as trauma or abuse, and family history of mental health problems.
May, coming just around the corner, is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Good Morning NAMI Albuquerque! Please see this weeks support schedule! Remember to share and always check the website for the updated schedule!
https://namialbuquerque.org/calendar/
I'm still fleshing out the nuances of inhabiting both sides of this space: peer and clinician.
Have you donated to NAMI Walks New Mexico yet?! One month left to donate, volunteer, or participate in this great event!
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Experts say parents should keep an eye out for a sudden drop in grades, self-isolating, a short temper and changes in eating or sleeping habits.
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Have you save the dates for NAMI Walks NM to your calendar yet?
Mental health advocates across the country explain why they participate in NAMIWalks and what it means to them. Walk for mental health wit...
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Signs of depression and the progression of this mental health condition can vary from person to person, but there are some symptoms you should not ignore. Find out which ones are red flags.
“Another message that she is sending out is that it is brave to talk about your mental health. It is actually courageous. As courageous as extreme sports kids are, this is even more courageous than some of the things they have done on the slopes.”
Former Frisco resident Pippa Scott may spend the vast majority of her time trying to put together a strong competition run, but her mind is also occupied with trying to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the snowsports community and beyond.
NAMI Albuquerque's Monday Connection Support group starts at 6:30pm.
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Please share our weekly support group schedule! We are transitioning to in-person support groups, so make sure to check our calendar @ www.namialbuquerque.org for any updates! Also, once you register once for a support group, you DO NOT need to register again. The zoom link will remain the same! Have a great week and try to be somebodies support today!
How To Stop Feeling Guilty When You Take A Mental Health Day So You Can Actually Reap The Benefits
You've likely heard the term "mental health day" at some point in your life. Here's how to stop feeling guilty when you take one so you can reap the benefits.
Have you heard NAMIs Voices of Recovery podcast? They just released episode 3 and it’s great! Dr. Ken Duckworth of NAMI and his guests offer both insightful and encouraging information. Check it out!
Stephen Smith is the founder of NOCD, a company that exists to bring support and treatment to people dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly known as OCD. He talked with NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth about developing the disorder, struggling with it for many years, finall...
NAMI Albuquerque's Friday Connection Support group starts at 6:30pm.
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“I feel like a lot of people deal with it, but they’re not willing to talk about it,” he said. “They’re not willing to improve, because this stigma is behind it. 'You talk about it, then you’re soft, you’re weak; this is a sport, you’ve got to be tough. You’ve got to fight through everything.”
“I feel like a lot of people deal with it, but they’re not willing to talk about it,” the two-time MVP said. “They’re not willing to improve, because this stigma is behind it."
Good morning, here is your daily reminder that you are not alone!
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What you can do:
1. Normalize taking action when faced with mental health challenges.
2. Make mental health check-ins a regular family activity.
3. Unplug and get outside.
Turning concerning headlines into positive action.
NAMI Albuquerque's Family Support Group on Wednesdays starts at 10AM.
Volunteering can be good for your own mental health.
Volunteering is a great for mental health, helping to alleviate depression, isolation, and more.
‘The United States had roughly 142,400 inpatient psychiatric and residential treatment beds in 2014, down from a peak of nearly 559,000 inpatient psychiatric beds in 1955, according to a study last year by the American Psychiatric Association. By Acadia’s estimate, the country needs at least 75,000 additional beds to meet projected behavioral health needs.’
Developers are working with health care providers to add psychiatric hospitals, addiction recovery centers and other behavioral health clinics.
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It might sound overly simplified, but teaching empathy to our community and workforce leaders will open a lot of doors for individuals to seek treatment.
Walmart is expanding employee mental health support with a new “Workplace Mental Health course” that will teach Walmart leaders how to deal with someone struggling with behavioral health issues.
Please see and share our recently changed support group schedule!
https://namialbuquerque.org/calendar/
Why Hiding Your Emotions Can Be Dangerous for Your Mental Health | HealthNews
Learn about the reasons why people suppress their emotions, the negative impact they can have on mental and physical health, and healthy ways to express and process emotions.
NAMI Albuquerque will be at the APS “I ❤️ Health Fair” today at the APS city center. There will be Medicaid enrollment and resources available. Open to non-APS individuals as well.
Younger children are often overlooked in this discourse, but these 10 signs can help you spot mental health issues in your child early on.
Critical Things to Know About Emotions for Mental Health and Healing | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Emotions can't necessarily be stopped or prevented, but we do have control over how we respond to them.
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NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
For five years in a row, Finland has been ranked the No. 1 happiest country in the world. A Finnish philosopher and psychology expert shares the habits that make people in Finland so exceptionally satisfied with their lives.
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