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Board Meeting Results – August 2023
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 NAMI Wilmington Chapter Public Board Meeting Present: Doug Engelman, Bob Taglin, Virginia Goldrick, Dennis Doll, Ben Holt, Sheryl Sparks, Kimberly Light, Ellen Galant, Laura Hatvany, Anna Petro and Jennifer Zufran. Via Zoom: Chuck Eldridge, Janis Eldridge, Alabama Stone, Kay Sargent and Michelle Hettmann. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Board meeting for the NAMI Wilmington Chapter was called to order by Doug Engelman, President at 7:00 pm. A quorum was established [...]
Youngish Peer Connections
Join us on Zoom! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00pm. Youngish Peer Connections is a mental health support group for young(ish) people ages 18-35. Zoom Meeting ID: 861 9427 0173
NAMIWalks – Registration Is Now Open
Join the 21st Annual Walk For Awareness on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Long Leaf Park dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy. You can register HERE. Register Here!
NAMI NC News
Do Stress and Trauma Really Make You Age Faster?
Does it seem like stress literally adds gray hairs or wrinkles? A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry seems to confirm long-held beliefs that stress and trauma can influence biological aging, and vice versa. Read More
NAMI at Noon – Monday, March 25 at 12pm
This month on NAMI at Noon, we welcome Jian “Lily” Chen from the United Chinese American WAVES program. We will discuss how youth in the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community are struggling with mental health concerns, and what parents, educators, and healthcare providers can do. Join us for an open Q&A on mental health stigma and cultural identity in the AAPI community, as Ms. Chen shares her own experiences of parenting [...]
Suicide Prevention
Our partner Charlie Health has designed a comprehensive guide to suicide prevention - specifically for helping people better understand how to discuss suicide and when to seek mental health services. Click below to download the guide. Guide to Suicide Prevention
Have You Heard of NAMI Basics?
Do you know of a parent or guardian of a child who is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition? If so, NAMI Basics may be for them. NAMI Basics is a FREE, 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for youth under 22 years of age who are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. The course is taught by a trained team with lived [...]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! Find out how to get involved. Download the My Brain Injury Journey toolkit to learn how to share your story or important TBI resources with your community. My Brain Injury Journey Toolkit
DeMar DeRozan, NBA Player, Uses His Platform to Discuss Mental Health
After coming forward to discuss his mental health struggles in 2018, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan has used his platform to discuss mental health with fellow athletes, college students, and through his new YouTube series, “Dinners with DeMar.” Read More
