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Nami Wilmington January Board Meeting Results
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 NAMI Wilmington Chapter Public Board Meeting Present: Doug Engelman, Chuck Eldridge, Janis Eldridge, Julie Morrow, Virginia Goldrick, Bob Taglin, Laura Hatvany, Carol Saraiva, Ben Holt, Dylan Andrews, Megan Weber-Youssefi, Murad Barakat, Hannah Hopkins, Sean Geng and Caleb Barker Via Zoom: Kimberly Light and Kay Sargent ____________________________________________________________________________ The Board meeting for the NAMI Wilmington Chapter was called to order by Doug Engelman, President at 6:00 pm. A quorum [...]
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Nami Wilmington November Board Results
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 NAMI Wilmington Chapter Public Board Meeting Present: Doug Engelman, Virginia Goldrick, Julie Morrow, Chuck Eldridge, Janis Eldridge, Dennis Doll, Carol Saraiva, Kimberly Light, Bob Taglin, and Earl Craig. Via Zoom: Sheryl Sparks —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Board meeting for the NAMI Wilmington Chapter was called to order by Doug Engelman, President at 6:00 pm. A quorum was established with five board members present. Old Business: A motion was made [...]
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Want to Learn More About Tardive Dyskinesia?
Want to learn more about Tardive Dyskinesia? Download these one-page fact sheets from Neurocrine Biosciences to find an overview of TD, including risk factors and the importance of routine screenings. TD Fact Sheet (English) TD Fact Sheet (Spanish)
April is Autism Acceptance Month
The theme for this year’s Autism Acceptance Month is “Celebrate Differences,” with the goal of raising awareness about autism and fostering inclusivity and connectedness. Autism Acceptance Month is a time to commit to honoring the unique perspectives of people living with autism and support early intervention initiatives so that each child with autism can reach their full potential. Visit the CDC’s website for valuable tools on early evaluation, community support, and [...]
Increased Use of AI in Mental Health Care Raises Ethical Questions
Artificial intelligence is popping up everywhere, even in mental healthcare - from screening tools in primary care settings to chatbots offering 24/7 emotional support. But with these innovations come concerns about ethics, consent, and data security. Read More
NAMI at Noon – Monday, April 29 at 12pm
In this session, we will discuss Tardive Dyskinesia, a persistent, involuntary movement disorder characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs, and fingers/toes. Attendees will learn more about the condition, including who is likely to develop it, what potentially causes it, and possible treatment options. Speaker: Greg Hansch, LMSW - Executive Director, NAMI Texas Register for NAMI at Noon
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