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...
Self-Care in Seconds
By NAMI Southwest Washington A nice walk on the beach, yoga, hiking through a scenic forest, time in the garden....
Tips For Easing Back-to-School Anxiety
By Dr. Stephanie Larsen As summer ends, a mix of emotions can fill households. While some parents eagerly anticipate sending...
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,...
How My Relationships with My Caregivers Has Helped Me Navigate Schizoaffective Disorder
By Jason Jepson I have had many positive influences in my life since my initial diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder. Mental...
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...
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
Embracing the More Than Enough Campaign Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has served as a crucial...
Emotional Recovery From Psychosis: Trusting And Believing In Yourself Again
By Sarah Ryan Recovery from psychosis typically requires medicinal and therapeutic intervention: medication to target cognitive recovery and therapy to...
Thoughts On The Pandemic, Trust Issues And Trauma Survivors
By Rachel Sullivan, LCSW People who have experienced abuse can struggle with the ability to trust others. A common refrain...
Telling Your Partner About Your Mental Health Diagnosis
By Sarah Ryan Telling your partner about your mental health diagnosis is a big step in a relationship that is...