19th Annual Walk For Awareness – Saturday, October 2nd
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NAMI NC Annual Conference To Be Held on October 9th!
NAMI NC has been hard at work to convert this year's conference from an in-person event to a user-friendly virtual experience. The platform and registration are scheduled to be open next week. Thank you for your patience... What you haven't heard about the Conference? It is going to be held on October 9th on a new virtual platform. The theme of the 2021 NAMI NC Annual Conference is “Growth and Grace.” Presenters will [...]
Want To Recognize Someone For Their Work In Mental Health??!
Every year, NAMI North Carolina recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary work and advocacy on behalf of all those affected by mental illness. There are several award categories that are considered, like the Youth Empowerment Award, given to recognize a youth (25 years or younger) with a connection to mental illness who has had a significant impact in the community through activities such as bringing youth into NAMI, involvement [...]
NAMI NC Communications
All NAMI North Carolina members should have received a separate communication last week about voting in this year's NAMI NC Board of Director elections and proposed bylaws revisions. The NAMI North Carolina Board plays a critical role in NAMI NC’s successful operation. Member votes must be received by 9am on October 4th to be counted. If you are a member and have not received your ballot via a separate email message, [...]
Chris Yount Speaks Candidly About Schizoaffective Disorder
Thursdays with NAMI - 7 p.m. September 16, 2021 Chris Yount’s first hospitalization occurred in New York City after he flew in on a whim and took a cab to the NBC offices at the Rockefeller Center. He wanted to ask the staff of David Letterman why there was no response after Chris had mailed in a series of hilarious comedy sketches. But when the taxi dropped him off, he stopped [...]
The NAMI NC Offices Will Be Closed 9/20
The NAMI NC Offices will be closed next Monday 9/20. Our Helpline will remain in service from 8:30a-5pm at 800.451.9682, Text at 919.999.6527, or email helpline@naminc.org
This is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month!
While suicide prevention is important every day of the year, September has been officially designated as National Suicide Prevention Month. This month in particular is a time to focus resources on changing the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention. During this month, NAMI and other organizations and individuals around the world come together to build awareness of the resources available to help prevent the loss of even one more life by [...]
Buncombe Co. Participates in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Buncombe County is taking extra steps to help prevent suicides in the area. For full news item click here
The Triangle’s Mental Health Care System Shows The Strain of 18 months of Pandemic
When Robert D.’ s 9-year-old daughter was two months into COVID-19 isolation following Durham Public Schools’ closures, she began having episodes that signaled a serious decline in mental health. For full news item click here
30% More Patients Sought Mental Health Care During The Pandemic, UNC Says
COVID-19 has been in America for more than 18 months. Many people are exhausted, frustrated and angry with how the pandemic has affected life. Dr. Crystal Schiller, a clinical psychologist with UNC Medical Center says they have seen a 30% increase in people receiving mental health assistance in the past 18 months. For full news item click here
Venus Williams: The Thing That Has Really Made Me Tough
"it is incredibly frustrating to me that only an estimated half of those who have mental illness get the treatment they need. As we confront the devastating impact of the pandemic, support for our mental health is more urgent than ever. I would imagine that if you’re reading this column, you know someone who has or is struggling emotionally. I know I do." Click for Full Essay in New York Times
