Raising Awareness: Understanding Self-Harm
By NAMI Southwest Washington March marks Self-Harm Awareness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to shining a light on a difficult...
C.A.L.M.: De-escalation and Regulation in the Workplace
Calm. A state of being and a word so influential that simply repeating it will bring a moment of peace....
Lobby Day: Advocating for Mental Health, Together
February 19, 2024 marks a pivotal day for mental health advocacy in Washington State. It’s the day when NAMI Southwest...
Speaking Out Loud: The Echo of Change During Anti-Bullying Awareness Week
By NAMI Southwest Washington As the leaves turn golden and the year draws to a close, a significant week dawns...
Stress Awareness Week: Shedding Light on the Silent Struggle
By NAMI Southwest Washington As October 30 marks the beginning of Stress Awareness Week, running through November 6, we at...
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...
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...
Creating Hope Through Action
By NAMI Southwest Washington September is a month of transition, as summer slowly yields to the embrace of autumn. It’s...
Combatting Loneliness and Social Isolation in People with SMI
By Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA, CPRP According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), loneliness is defined as...
July is National Minority Mental Health Month
Blog by NAMI Southwest Washington Celebrating Culture, Community, & Connection In July, we come together to observe National Minority Mental...