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...
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...
How EMDR Healed My Trauma
By Katy Otto “You’ve been doing it all along.” These were the words of my startled, excited therapist years ago...
National PTSD Awareness Month: Understanding and Supporting Those Affected
June marks National PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and fostering understanding...
Celebrating Black History Month Through Art and Mental Wellness
By NAMI Southwest Washington As we step into Black History Month 2024, embracing the theme “African Americans and the Arts,”...
June is PRIDE
Blog by NAMI Southwest Washington The month of June is a time for LGBTQ+ folks to gather and celebrate their...
Navigating Secondary PTSD: Surviving The War That Came Home
By Jenna Malone If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or...
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