Fighting Isolation by Embracing Connection
By NAMI Southwest Washington Isolation can feel safe at first. It’s quiet. It’s predictable. It keeps people from seeing the...
National Health Awareness Week: Mental Health Matters, Too
By NAMI Southwest Washington National Health Awareness Week (October 21-25) is a time to recognize and celebrate the importance of...
Janelle’s Story: Finding Hope During Mental Illness Awareness Week
By NAMI Southwest Washington I never thought I’d be telling my story to help break the silence surrounding mental health,...
October: Prioritizing Your Mental Well-being
Prioritizing Your Mental Well-being October marks National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month—a time to raise awareness, start conversations, and...
Finding Treatment and Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Depression
By Damon Devine My great-grandmother lost her husband, both sons and both grandsons to depression and suicide. And she almost...
Recognizing, Understanding, and Taking Action
By NAMI Southwest Washington Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. It’s a serious...
The Power of Insight Building for People with Mental Illness
By Max E. Guttman, LCSW As mental health counselors, we often strive to help clients build insight into their thoughts,...
Navigating Depression And Psychosis: The Experience We Rarely Talk About
By Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R My first episode of psychosis arose from a brutal depression. A verse began playing in my...
Finding My Life’s Purpose In Suicide Prevention And Peer Support
By Judith Viers My name is Judith Marie Kuzmak Viers, or just Judy. And my childhood friends call me Judes....
Adopting A Cat Helped Me Find Recovery
By Anna Smith It was November, just after I had been discharged from my fourth inpatient stay that year. I...
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