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Gun-Violence-Purchase-Waiting-Periods

Where We Stand : NAMI believes that gun violence is a public health crisis that endangers the life, safety and mental health of people throughout the U.S. NAMI supports public policies and laws that create waiting periods for purchasing firearms to reduce impulsive acts of gun violence and self -harm. Why We Care: Gun […]

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[…] Esketamine Product Label Sedation & Dissociation •Patients must be monitored > 2 hours after each treatment • Must be assessed as clinically stable and ready to leave Abuse and Misuse •Assessment of risks and benefits • Monitor during treatment Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) •Requires training and participation • Esketamine REMS Suicidal Thoughts […]

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The View from D.C: NAMI’s Federal Legislative and Policy Update Jennifer Snow, M.P.A, B.S.P.H. Director of Public Policy, NAMI Andrew Sperling, J.D. Director of Legislative Affairs, NAMI Presentation Overview • Legislative Action in 2020 • Administrative Action in 2020 • 2020 Elections Note: Content current as of June 24, 2020, we will provide updates […]

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HOW to RESPOND to SURVIVORS of SUICIDE: WORDS & RESOURCES NAMI FAITHNET Alan Johnson & Diana Hoguet NAMI Boulder Co . Interfaith Network on Mental Illness: WWW.INMIN.US Ted Swartz Ted & Co. WWW.TEDANDCOMPANY.COM Healing Words • Try to identify with the pain • Indirectly, acknowledge the death as by suicide • Acknowledge the mystery […]

A-Week-of-Wellness_English_2022

[…] prompts: What are some of the qualities that made them wonderful? Why are you grateful for them? Sometimes we get distracted by other people’s lives; social media and other methods of influence can lead us to spend a significant amount of time wishing for bigger and better. Ask your child the following questions to […]

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[…] que hayas escuchado que te haya inspirado. Nombra algo que hayas comido y que te haya sabido exquisito. Usa una de las listas de reproducción de salud mental de NAMI cuando hagas actividades como cocinar, hacer las tareas o darte una ducha. Alienta a tu hijo a bailar, a moverse y a hacer acciones […]

Research-Update-Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-(CBT)

Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy: Actualizing Recovery, Resilience, and Flourishing Paul M. Grant, Ph.D. Ellen Inverso, Psy.D . Aaron Brinen , Psy.D . National Alliance on Mental Illness Greetings from Dr. Beck! 2 Take Home Points Recovery extends to all There are concrete and effective procedures for bringing it about Everyone who works with these individuals […]

How-To-Tell-Your-Story-and-Change-the-World

[…] to the highlights TIP #3: Motivate with Hope Your Turn! Write your story REMEMBER… Your story is always RIGHT (it’s your story) Your lived experience has value and meaning You don’t need to have answers Practice in Pairs Storyteller: Speak from your story practice sheets 2 minute limit Listener: Time story with cell phone […]

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[…] Today So You Succeed Tomorrow Employment Support : That’s The Ticket ! National Alliance on Mental Illness June 29, 2017 This communication is printed, published, or produced and disseminated at U.S. taxpayer expense. Presenters Ana Morales, EN Development Manager Ticket Program Manager Elizabeth Jennings, NDI Consulting Michael Greenberg, Ticket Program Senior Specialist Ticket Program […]

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Text FRIENDto 62640 Mental health starts here. NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine In a Crisis? Text or call 988 to speak with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7. Visit nami.org/talktous Talk to us for mental health information, resources and peer support. M-F 10am – 10pm ET nami.org/talktous

NAMI HelpLine is available M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Call 800-950-6264,
text “NAMI” to 62640, or email. In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7).