My Mental Health Does Not Define Me, But Taking Care of It Has Changed My Life
By NAMI Southwest Washington For a long time, David thought mental health was something you only talked about when things...
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...
Michelle’s Story: Understanding the Pain Behind Self-Harm
By NAMI Southwest Washington March is recognized as Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time to bring compassion, education, and understanding to...
Understanding Stigma: Why Words Matter
By NAMI Southwest Washington Language is powerful. The words we use can either open doors to understanding and compassion, or...
National Suicide Prevention Month: Shining the Light Together
By NAMI Southwest Washington September is National Suicide Prevention Month — a time to remember, to educate, and to come...
Give More 24: Double Your Impact for Mental Health
By NAMI Southwest Washington Coming back this September 25, our community will come together for Give More 24, Southwest Washington’s...
Shine the Light Summit Save the Date!
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | 2pm-5pm (doors open at 1:45pm) Gaiser Hall, Clark College | Vancouver, WA Join NAMI Southwest...
You’re Not Lazy — You’re Overwhelmed
By NAMI Southwest Washington When I was sixteen, I thought something was seriously wrong with me. I couldn’t concentrate like...
Honoring Identity, Cultivating Resilience
By NAMI Southwest Washington Pride Month is a time of celebration, recognition, and reflection. It’s a vibrant acknowledgment of the...
Fighting Isolation by Embracing Connection
By NAMI Southwest Washington Isolation can feel safe at first. It’s quiet. It’s predictable. It keeps people from seeing the...