When Helping Others Starts to Hurt: Recognizing Compassion Fatigue
Many people spend their days caring for others. Parents care for children. Adult children care for aging parents. Teachers support...
Why Rest Is Part of Mental Health
Summer often arrives with a sense of possibility. School schedules change, vacations begin, and many people look forward to spending...
PTSD Awareness Month Is Ending, But Support Is Not
As June comes to a close, PTSD Awareness Month also comes to an end, but the need for understanding and...
PTSD Does Not Always Look the Way People Expect
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time to bring more understanding, compassion, and honest conversation to something that is often...
World Mental Health Day | Breaking Stigma, Building Hope
By NAMI Southwest Washington Every year on October 10, people across the globe come together to recognize World Mental Health...
October 5th-11th | Mental Illness Awareness Week
Supporting Mental Well-Being Together Every year during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), we take time to shine a light on...
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...
Understanding Tardive Dyskinesia: Breaking the Silence and Reducing Stigma
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a neurological condition that affects countless individuals—yet too often, it remains misunderstood and shrouded in stigma....
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,...
Shining the Light on Suicide Prevention
On September 14th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, NAMI Southwest Washington will, at the Clark County Family YMCA, will host...