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,...
Shining the Light on Suicide Prevention
On September 14th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, NAMI Southwest Washington will, at the Clark County Family YMCA, will host...
Resiliency Strengthening Through the Creative Arts
By Kathy Sullivan, MAAT, REACE Who really wants to “practice” self-care? It can feel like just another task to put...
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: A Journey from Darkness to Light
By NAMI Southwest Washington As we step into Eating Disorder Awareness Week, from February 26 through March 3, it feels...
Celebrating Black History Month Through Art and Mental Wellness
By NAMI Southwest Washington As we step into Black History Month 2024, embracing the theme “African Americans and the Arts,”...
The 5 Pillars of Recovery to Mental Wellness
By Jared Bendifallah Let’s face it. Recovery from one or more mental health conditions isn’t easy. My name is Jared...
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...
Mental Health Awareness Week: Shedding Light, Ending Stigma
By NAMI Southwest Washington Each year during the first full week of October, the world marks Mental Health Awareness Week—a...
The Healing Power of Shared Experiences
By NAMI Southwest Washington When we think of recovery from any health issue, what comes to mind? Treatment? Medications? Therapy?...
Breaking the Silence: How Education Can Save Lives
By NAMI Southwest Washington September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a critical time to shine a spotlight on a deeply...