When Summer Looks Fun for Everyone Else
By the end of June, summer can start to feel different than people expected. At first, there may be excitement...
When Trauma Does Not Stay in the Past
People often talk about trauma like it is something that happened back then, in one painful moment, during one hard...
Join Us for NAMIWalks, A Day of Connection, Hope, and Community
By NAMI Southwest Washington NAMIWalks is almost here, and we are excited to come together once again for a day...
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: More Good Days, Together
By NAMI Southwest Washington May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to slow down, check in with ourselves and...
Stress Awareness Month, When Stress Starts to Feel Like Too Much
By NAMI Southwest Washington There was a time when Tanya, a single mother of two, thought stress was just part...
Self-Injury Awareness Day: You Are Not Alone
Every year on March 1, communities around the world recognize Self-Injury Awareness Day, a day dedicated to understanding, compassion, and...
A New Year Doesn’t Have to Mean a New You
Every January, we’re surrounded by messages telling us it’s time to reinvent ourselves. New habits. New goals. A “better” version...
Loneliness in a Season of Togetherness: How to Cope When You Feel Isolated
The holiday season is often described as a time of joy, connection, and celebration — a time when families gather,...
Tallulah’s Story: Healing What Was Carried
Tallulah grew up knowing that strength ran deep in her family — strength born from survival. Her grandmother used to...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Preparing for the Darker Months
As the days grow shorter in Southwest Washington and sunshine becomes rare, many people notice a shift in their mood....