Understanding the Connection Between Stress, Alcoholism, and Mental Health
By NAMI Southwest Washington April marks both Alcohol Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month, offering an important opportunity to explore...
A Message to Caregivers
Feb. 17, 2025 | By Cheryl Landes guest columnist for the Seattle Times Coping with a Loved One’s Mental Illness Eight...
Embracing Mental Wellness: A Journey to Healing and Understanding
By NAMI Southwest Washington January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to prioritize mental health and embrace the journey of...
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,...
Rediscovering the Power of Introspection: A Journey to Self-Awareness
Self-Awareness Month, celebrated every August, is a time to reflect on the importance of understanding ourselves—our emotions, our thoughts, and...
Reflective Journaling: A Journey from Isolation to Connection
By NAMI Southwest Washington I remember the days when even the thought of socializing felt like a burden. It wasn’t...
Disparities Within Minority Mental Health Care
By NAMI Southwest Washington Have you ever tried to unlock a door that wouldn’t open? At first, you think you...
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...
Power of Connection: Co-facilitating a NAMI Support Group
By Sarah Merritt Ryan I have been in remission from symptoms of serious mental illness (SMI) for 11 years; however,...