HelpMaybelline Donates $5,000 to NAMI-NYC Black Minds Matter Support Groups
In celebration of Black History Month, Maybelline donated $5,000 to support NAMI-NYC’s free, community based Black Minds Matter support groups.
Honoring A Pillar of Our Community: Patricia Maher-Brisen
Last month, Patricia Maher-Brisen, a long-time NAMI-NYC volunteer, passed away. Patricia was a psychiatric nurse who understood the feeling of isolation personally. Because she knew isolation, “she loved people and making life easier for others.” That love radiated and impacted …
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At NAMI-NYC, Black Minds Matter
At NAMI-NYC, we serve over 23,000 New Yorkers through our free mental health programs and services. We’re especially proud to have programs specifically created for members of the Black community, where participants feel seen and heard. Stephanie Colon is one …
NAMI-NYC Responds to NYC Preliminary Budget for FY 2024
In the Executive Budget, we must prioritize meaningful investments into community-based services and public hospitals. We also urgently need supportive housing for people living with serious mental illness.
NAMI-NYC Applauds Hochul’s $1B Mental Health Investment, But Continues to Call for More Peer-Led Community Programs, Psychiatric Beds, and Supportive Housing
We are grateful for Hochul’s $1B investment in mental health care, but we still need more peer-led community programs, psychiatric beds, and supportive housing units.
NAMI-NYC’s Tanisha Malcom Named to NYC DOHMH Consumer Advisory Board
“As someone that identifies as a peer who has utilized mental health services to manage my bipolar diagnosis for roughly two decades, I look forward to sharing my expertise with our City’s leadership.”
Emergency Request Filed to Stop City’s Unconstitutional Mental Health Involuntary Removal Policy
Emergency request filed in ongoing class action litigation to reform the City’s mental health crisis response and stop routine abuses December 8, 2022 A broad coalition of public interest groups and people with mental disabilities filed an emergency request to …
Testimony: We need in-house mental health professionals in family shelters
RE: Intro. 0522-2022, a Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring mental health professionals in families with children shelters Good afternoon Chair Ayala and members of the Committee on General …
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El prevención del suicidio para amigos y familiares no clínicos
Aprenda herramientas para ayudarlo a responder a alguien que esta experimentando una crisis suicida Todos pueden participar en la reducción a cero del número de suicidios. Esta sesión ayudará a los familiares y amigos no clínicos a identificar cuándo alguien …
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NAMI-NYC’s Executive Director Matt Kudish Named Crain’s Notable Health Care Leader
Matt Kudish, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), is a Crain’s 2022 Notable Health Care Leader. “I’m proud of the ways NAMI-NYC has transformed how we think and talk about mental illness. …
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Employee Spotlight: The Face of NAMI-NYC’s Helpline
Learn more about NAMI-NYC’s Helpline from our Coordinator Jessica Donada, who identifies as a peer and family member.
El reconocimiento y la curación del trauma intergeneracional y racial
Los investigadores y los médicos han reconocido durante mucho tiempo los efectos del trauma intergeneracional: trauma que se transmite de aquellos que experimentan directamente un incidente a las generaciones posteriores. El trauma intergeneracional puede comenzar con un evento traumático que …
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Ryan Bathras
Ryan Bathras
I am thrilled to be running my second NYC Marathon, and honored to be a part of Team NAMI-NYC. Running has been a tremendous source of healing and community for me, especially during the most trying times with my own …
Kyle Cloukey
Kyle Cloukey
My name is Kyle and I am a 38 year old financial services professional who loves running to stay in shape and for the occasional competition. I am supporting NAMI-NYC to help an organization and cause that I feel gets …
What is the 988 line?
New Yorkers facing mental health emergencies deserve help from mental health professionals, not police. To raise awareness of the new 988 hotline, please share this video with your family, friends, and your elected officials on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. #NotOneMore #HelpNotHandcuffs.
Alex Kremer
My name is Alex Kremer, I’m 30 years old and grew up in San Diego before moving out to Manhattan in August 2021. I am truly honored by the opportunity to run the NYC marathon on behalf of NAMI-NYC. As …
Brittany Usinger
Brittany Usinger
My name is Brittany Usinger and I graduated from Harvard in 2019 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. I currently live in New York City and work for Modern Health, a mental health tech company. I am grateful to work at …
Joseph Tucker
Joseph Tucker
I have been running since 1983 in high school. In the last 10 years my running has grown enormously from daily solitary workouts, to running clubs and competitive racing. The shift has been life enriching. The love of people, life, …
Ben Sonnenfeldt
Ben Sonnenfeldt
I am a native New Yorker and am running my first marathon with NAMI-NYC. I chose to run with NAMI-NYC because this organization means a lot to my family and I. In 2019, I lost my twin brother due to …
What’s the 411 on 988?
Everyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis deserves an appropriate response. Until this point, crisis calls for help have been met with inappropriate responses in our city. Instead of getting support, many people end up in the …
Wiley Gibbens
Wiley Gibbens
My name is Wiley Gibbens. I’m 25 years old and a native of Los Angeles. I moved to Manhattan in September 2021 without ever having visited, but I’ve always wanted to experience city life here. Since I was young I …
Evan Savell
Evan Savell
My name is Evan Savell and I am honored to be running with Team NAMI-NYC in the 2022 NYC Marathon. The past few years have taught or reminded many of us of the importance of mental wellness. I am excited …
Brooke Wildermuth
Brooke Wildermuth
My name is Brooke Wildermuth and I will be joining NAMI-NYC in 2022 and will run the New York City Marathon on behalf of the organization, to support raising awareness and reducing the stigma of mental illness. I am deeply …
Betsy Troyer
Betsy Troyer
My name is Betsy and I am from Williamsburg, VA. I am excited to be on the ‘22 TCS New York City Marathon NAMI-NYC Runs Team! I love to run and completed 2 marathon and 1 half in 2021. Another …
Alex Swift
Alex Swift
I am Alexandra (Alex) Swift, a 21-year-old, self-proclaimed gypsy from Darien, CT. I recently graduated from the University of Richmond, where I completed a double major in Mathematical Economics and Leadership Studies, and I am currently employed as a Sales …
Ariel Sheffey
Ariel Sheffey
I moved from Chicago to New York in August 2021 to pursue my J.D. at Columbia Law School. I am running the NYC Marathon with NAMI-NYC in memory of my sister Orli, who died by suicide in February 2022 at …
Katie Sweeney
Katie Sweeney
My name is Katie Sweeney. I am 26 years old and grew up on Long Island, NY. After graduating from Boston College, I moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I still reside today, working at a financial firm as a credit …
Yoanna Setzer
Yoana Setzer
I am a corporate attorney at Cooley LLP and I assist clients in private and public merger and acquisition transactions, across multiple industries. I received my JD from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School in 2019. I have a …
Isaiah Schulze
My name is Isaiah and I live with my wife and 2 kids in NYC where I spend as much of my spare time as possible running, biking, and swimming. For work, I am a managing director at a financial …
Mike Schnaidt
Mike Schnaidt
Running keeps my mind on track. Mental health issues, of all shapes and sizes, have run through my family. Yes, I too, experience anxiety and depression. But, each morning, by quickly moving one foot in front of another, things change. …
Gab Roth
My name is Gab Roth. I’m 26 years old and from Colts Neck, New Jersey. I became a runner when I moved to Washington DC for college in 2014. Running quickly became my go to activity when I was seeking …
Ashley Sanchez
Ashley Sanchez
I am an entrepreneur and certified pharmacy technician. I am also part of the pageant community and currently hold the title of Miss Mission Puerto Rico. As someone who struggles from anxiety and panic attacks, I have become a big …
Katie Rohr
Katie Rohr
I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington and moved to NYC in 2019. In addition to running, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading books of all kinds, and eating food (pretty much everything besides broccoli). I’m …
Robert Reiland
Robert Reiland
After a decade of mostly running for fun, I will be running my first NYC Marathon in 2022, and I’m proud to be doing it in support of a cause that’s so important to me. Having watched some of those …
Monika Pradhan
Monika Pradhan
I am a technology professional working at Google in NYC. I have family and friends who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. With this first hand experience, I am passionate about providing access to care …
Michelle Pillepich
Michelle Pillepich
2022 will be my 2nd NYC Marathon and I am excited to run for NAMI-NYC! I have been working as a Registered Dietitian for the past 3 years seeing clients who are working towards eating disorder recovery. Working with eating …
Madailein Odonnell
Madailein Odonnell
My name is Madailein and I am 24 years old. I currently live in Brooklyn and I am a mental health therapist at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center. I am a huge advocate for accessible and affordable mental health …
Carla Murray
Carla Murray
My first marathon was the Philadelphia Marathon in 2018. This will be my second marathon, and first NYC Marathon. I have been a staff member at NAMI-NYC for about a year now. As the Support Groups Coordinator, I’ve had the …
Alessandra Masone
Alessandra Masone
My name is Alessandra Masone and I am so excited to be running my first marathon with team NAMI-NYC. I am originally from Seattle, WA and am currently a nursing student at Boston College. In 2020, I lost a friend …
John Maske
I live in Slidell, LA (a suburb of New Orleans) with my beautiful wife Ashlie, our dog Molly, and Ellie, the kitten we recently brought in from the street. I am an 11-year Air Force veteran and Tulane University graduate. …
Elliot Les
I am 25 years old and work as an Electrical Engineer in New York City. I like to spend my free time with friends, usually checking out new spots around the city! I am and have always been a strong …
Joyu Lee
My name is Joyu Lee (she/her), and I am the owner of Music and Your Mind, LLC, and a founding member of Vida Strings. I am a Senior Therapist at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, and primarily work with …
Kate Laughton
Kate Laughton
I became involved with NAMI-NYC while in college at Santa Clara University, organizing panels to educate students on the different types of mental health disorders and how to seek help for yourself or someone else. Having a father who had …
Trey Laughlin
Trey Laughlin
My name is Trey Laughlin and I am from Richmond, Virginia. I played football at a small college in Virginia before moving up to the city this year for work. This is my first time running a marathon though I …
Ashley Latimer
Ashley Latimer
My name is Ashley Latimer. I live in Long Beach, California with my husband Robbie, son Jackson, age 6, and daughter Scotlynn, who is one and half. I am a kindergarten teacher, enjoy running with my sister and mom, and …
Gabriella Jimenez
My name is Gabriella Jimenez and I grew up in San Diego, California. I have always been super active and played division 1 field hockey at the University of California, Berkeley before graduating and moving to New York. My whole …
Hannah Jegart
Born and raised in New Orleans, I have been a runner since joining the JV cross country team in high school. By day, I am a Special Projects Manager, working closely with teams in advertising, creative technology, and the arts. …
Jadranka Jakovcic
A global pandemic caused by COVID-19 aside – in 2020, my family witnessed my dear cousin Mirta’s passing at the age of 31, following a tough, lengthy battle with a mental illness. With the hope that sharing Mirta’s story would …
Michael Jacob
Michael Jacob
Mental health is something that is extremely important to me. Sexual abuse, incarceration, and homelessness are issues that run deep within the roots of my family, and growing up with all of this trauma led to me really prioritizing the …
Casey Herrmann
Casey Herrmann
My name is Casey Herrmann and I currently live–and run–in Washington, D.C. Whether it was high school cross country meets or leisurely runs around my college campus to completing my first marathon this year, running has always played an important …
Virginia Hammet
Virginia Hammet
My name is Virginia and I am so excited to be part of Team NAMI-NYC because the organization has personally been a great resource to my family and I. Running is such a beneficial coping mechanism for me, so I …
Sarah Hamlin
Sarah Hamlin
My name is Sarah and I was born and raised in New Jersey. I currently live in Hoboken and am so excited to be running the NYC Marathon this year with NAMI-NYC. I currently work at a company called Bucket …
Heidi Greco
In 2015, I ran my first Marathon and raised funds for NAMI-NYC. Even though that year I got a bib in the lottery, I wanted to partner with NAMI-NYC to raise awareness and funds in my community. My connection with …
Andra Graham
Andra Graham
My name is Andra Graham and I’m first-generation American from a Latvian family. I currently live in southern California with my husband David and two pugs. I’m an Art Center College of Design graduate and have been a professional visual …
Ashley Galloway
Ashley Galloway
My name is Ashley Galloway. I’m a 34 year old technology consultant and animal lover. Running is my passion and has played a key part in my own mental well-being over the years. I am proud to be supporting the …
Becky Flaherty
Becky Flaherty
My name is Becky Flaherty and I grew up in central Indiana, but have been on the east coast since starting school at New York University in 2016. During the summer of 2021, I was hospitalized and diagnosed with anxiety …
Peter Faroni
Peter Faroni
The 2022 TCS New York City Marathon will be my second NYC marathon and I am thrilled to be running as a member of the NAMI-NYC team! I am an investor in the healthcare industry. Over the past 15 years, …
Miriam Davidson
Miriam Davidson
I am an attorney focused on special needs planning, guardianship for adults with disabilities, and trusts and estates. I was introduced to NAMI-NYC after my son’s second psychiatric hospitalization. I attended the Family-to-Family program and my life was forever changed. …
Kara Cuzzone
Kara Cuzzone
My name is Kara and I am a NYC-based writer, artist, and dog mom. I have personally dealt with anxiety and depression, and am passionate about ending the stigma around mental illness as well as advocating for better access to …
Colin Courchesne
Colin Courchesne
My name is Colin Courchesne and I am a New Jersey native with a BA in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Virginia. I graduated in 2019 and then returned to New York for a career at Credit Suisse. …
Annie Correll
Annie Correll
This will be my second marathon, and my second NYC Marathon! I am a PhD candidate in Art History at NYU, working on my own research and teaching art history to undergraduates. My love for running was inspired by my …
Isabelle Clark
This will be my first marathon and I am so excited to be able to raise money for NAMI-NYC along the way. I’m really passionate about the work NAMI-NYC does to raise awareness around mental health and am looking forward …
Adam Ciarleglio
Adam Ciarleglio
My name is Adam Ciarleglio and I live with my partner in Washington, DC, where I am an assistant professor of biostatistics at George Washington University. I’m a life-long runner and am excited to be a member of the NAMI-NYC …
Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng
I am a technology sales professional currently working at Google Cloud and have resided in NYC for 11 years. During my 11 years here, I have experienced a lot of different people within NYC, including those living with mental illness. …
Donna Caseine
Donna Caseine
My name is Donna Caseine and I am a runner! Well, I’m a runner when I’m not working as an LA-based publisher. As I embark on training for the 2022 NYC Marathon, my 17th marathon, It is at a time …
Rachel Breindel
Rachel Breindel
My name is Rachel Breindel and I am a Vice President at J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank, providing wealth management solutions and advice to individuals and families across their investment, lending, estate planning and banking needs. I primarily work with senior …
Leo Blavin
Leo Blavin
I live in Atlanta, GA and am looking forward to completing my first ever marathon this fall. I am running to honor my sister and to continue to raise awareness around mental health.
Amy Blavin
Amy Blavin
My name is Amy and I am a 53 year old mother of 4. I’m an avid runner and exercise enthusiast. I also have a serious meditation practice. I find exercise and meditation to be the foundation of wellbeing. Nothing …
Daniel Black
Daniel Black
It bothers me when mental and physical health are spoken about so differently. I believe the most powerful muscle in your body deserves the most amount of fitness, conditioning and care! I have watched people manage their mental health around …
Caroline Bjorkman
Caroline Bjorkman
I am a psychiatrist working in community psychiatry in Manhattan. I found my passion for working in mental health in medical school which continued to grow during my residency training at Mount Sinai Morningside and West. As a psychiatrist, I …
Michaella Baker
Michaella Baker
My name is Michaella Baker and I am a global and mental health advocate from Chicago. I received my BA in History of Science, Medicine and Public Health from Yale University in 2016 and received my Master of Public Health …
NAMI-NYC Wins National Award for Diverse and Inclusive Programs
New York, NY, June 15, 2022—The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC) has been awarded the Cross Cultural Innovation and Engagement Award. NAMI Awards, presented at the annual NAMI convention or NAMICon, recognize individuals and organizations …
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Más allá de sobrevivir: sobre la pérdida de un ser querido por suicidio
Únase a nosotros para escuchar a los panelistas compartir sus experiencias de pérdida por suicidio. Es devastador perder a un ser querido por suicidio. Además de esto, muchos sobrevivientes sienten que no pueden discutir o ser abiertos sobre sus experiencias. …
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Beyond Surviving: Conversations on Losing a Loved One to Suicide
Losing a loved one to suicide is devastating. On top of this, many loss survivors feel unable to discuss or be open about their experiences, leading to isolation and shame. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Join NAMI-NYC …
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Office Move Q&A
Why hasn’t NAMI-NYC’s office been open? We have been planning our move to a new space, and we can’t wait to welcome you when we’re ready. Where are you located? Our new address will be 307 West 38th Street, a …
La Línea de Ayuda de NAMI-NYC ofrecerá apoyo adicional en español para la comunidad latina afectada por enfermedades mentales
Nueva York, NY, 16 de mayo, 2022 – La Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales de la ciudad de Nueva York (NAMI-NYC), una organización dirigida por compañeres que ayuda a familias e individues afectados por enfermedades mentales, ahora ofrece servicios adicionales …
NAMI Family & Friends – May 18, 2022
Do you have 90 minutes on May 18? Do you have a loved one with a mental health condition? This NAMI Family & Friends workshop is for you. NAMI Family & Friends is a free 90-minute workshop for people who …
On the Move: NAMI-NYC Triples Space and Grows Community with 18-Year Midtown Lease
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City will be moving to 307 W. 38th St. in Manhattan, nearly tripling their space to meet the growing mental health needs of New Yorkers during this pandemic. NAMI-NYC will continue …
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Decriminalize Mental Illness – Rally & Press Conference
We must decriminalize people with mental illness. Join us when NAMI-NYC hosts a press conference and rally on the steps of New York City City Hall. NAMI-NYC has consistently advocated for non-police response to mental health emergencies, which has come …
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Trauma, Healing, and Psychedelics: Clinical and Research Perspectives
Traumatic events can underpin many kinds of mental health issues. Exploring, naming, and finding healing from trauma are crucial parts of mental health treatment for many people. New research suggests that psychedelics – a class of hallucinogenic drugs whose main …
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La curación del trauma y los psicodélicos: Perspectivas clínicas y de investigación
Los eventos traumáticos pueden sustentar muchos tipos de problemas de salud mental. El proceso de explorar, nombrar y encontrar la curación del trauma es un componente crucial del tratamiento de salud mental para muchas personas. Nuevas investigaciónes sugieren que los …
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Conoce tus derechos para los inquilinos de viviendas de apoyo
La vivienda de apoyo, una vivienda que incorpora servicios de apoyo para personas que viven con problemas graves de salud mental, puede ofrecer una gran estabilidad. Sin embargo, los solicitantes de viviendas de apoyo enfrentan grandes barreras de eLa vivienda …
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Know Your Rights for Supportive Housing Tenants
Supportive housing is housing that incorporates supportive services for people living with serious mental health issues. It can offer tremendous stability. Between 50,000 and 70,000 people in New York City live in various kinds of supportive housing. However, applicants face …
Testimony: Investments to Address a Second Pandemic, the Mental Health Crisis, in NYC
Good Afternoon Chair Linda Lee, Chair Lynn Schulman and Members of both the Committee on Health, and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addictions. My name is Kimberly Blair, and I am here to testify as the Manager of Public …
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Psychedelics and Mental Health Treatment
There is growing scientific and public interest in the potential of psychedelics – such as MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine – as mental health treatment options. Learn about promising research on the effectiveness of psychedelics as mental health treatment, the legislative status …
Los psicodélicos y el tratamiento de la salud mental
Existe un creciente interés científico y público en el potencial de los psicodélicos (sustancias como MDMA, psilocibina y ketamina) como opciones de tratamiento de salud mental. Únase a nosotros para obtener más información sobre: unas investigaciones de la efectividad de …
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NAMI-NYC Launches “Wall Street Mental Health Collaborative”
Deutsche Bank Joins As Founding Partner First-of-its-kind, year-long mental health initiative, designed exclusively for Wall Street to reduce stigma surrounding mental health challenges for financial services employees and the industry at-large Collaborative is part of NAMI-NYC’s continued expansion of signature …
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Introducción a Medicaid y Medicaid HARP
Si cree que podría ser elegible para Medicaid o si tiene Medicaid y podría usar servicios adicionales, únase a nosotros. Discutiremos cómo navegar Medicaid y el Plan de Salud y Recuperación (HARP, por sus siglas en inglés) de Medicaid. Esta …
Medicaid 101 and Introduction to Medicaid HARP
If you think you might be eligible for Medicaid or if you have Medicaid and could use additional services, join us to learn about navigating Medicaid and the Medicaid Health and Recovery Plan (HARP). This presentation is provided by the …
Speak Up! Conflict Resolution Skills for Self-Advocacy
Communicating during conflict can be hard. However, how we communicate matters! This workshop will demonstrate skills that you can apply in every-day situations. Sometimes it can be hard to assert your needs, sensitivities, and boundaries. This workshop teaches you conflict …
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¡Dígalo! Habilidades de resolución de conflictos para la autodefensa
¡Aprenda habilidades de un experto en mediación para ayudarle a defenderse! Comunicarse durante un conflicto puede ser difícil. Sin embargo, ¡la forma en que nos comunicamos es importante! Este taller demostrará habilidades que puede aplicar en situaciones cotidianas. A veces …
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Coalition Sues Mayor de Blasio for Failing to Provide a Safe, Non-Police Response to New Yorkers Experiencing Mental Health Crises
NYPD has routinely violated constitutional rights by killing, injuring, and forcing hospitalizations of people with mental disabilities December 29, 2021 A broad coalition of public interest groups and people with mental disabilities filed a class action lawsuit today against the …
Media Depictions of Mental Illness: A Community Discussion
Movies and TV shape our perceptions and expectations of both others and ourselves. Seeing ourselves reflected on screen can be powerfully validating; when our experiences are ridiculed, distorted, or simply don’t appear at all, it can be devastating. Join us …
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Representaciones de la manía y la depresión: un diálogo comunitario
Las películas y la televisión forman nuestras percepciones y nuestras expectativas – de nosotros mismos y de los demás. Vernos a nosotros mismos reflejados en la pantalla puede ser una validación poderosa; pero cuando nuestras experiencias son ridiculizadas, distorsionadas o …
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Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder and its Treatment
Grief is normal after the loss of someone close. However, sometimes the grieving process is derailed or becomes stuck, and a grieving person is unable to come to terms with their loss for an extended period of time. The American …
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Improving Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
More than 2 in 100 (2%) of Americans will experience OCD during their lifetime. Nonetheless, the disorder remains misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and stigmatized. Hear from researchers and advocates dedicated to improving care for OCD. Whether or not you or a loved …
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Motivational Interviewing for Families and Loved Ones
Seeing loved ones struggle with their mental health can be heart breaking, especially if they are reluctant to take medication or accept other kinds of help. A communication strategy called motivational interviewing is widely used by health professionals to enhance people’s motivation …
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Intro to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
September 2, 2021
Heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), but want to learn more? Join us for an overview of this evidence-based approach. Get a sense of what DBT is, its uses, and how it can benefit you and your loved ones. We’ll …
Intro to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), but want to learn more? Join us for an overview of this evidence-based approach. Get a sense of what DBT is, its uses, and how it can benefit you and your loved ones. We’ll …
COVID, Racism, & Xenophobia – the Impact on Asian-American Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an undeniable rise in xenophobia and anti-Asian racism, taking the form of everything from microaggressions to physical violence. This fear and violence has an impact on mental health — on top of the effects of …
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