NAMI CC General Meeting Speaker Series: Free and Open to the Public
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Winter Blues
This NAMI CC general meeting will be a safe place for open discussion to learn more about seasonal affective disorder and how to ward off the winter blues, especially during these emotionally draining and uncertain times.
Meeting Information
This meeting was will be held over Zoom from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
Meeting ID: 823 5221 5770
Passcode: 941943
Speaker
An open discussion with the NAMI CC community, facilitated by Cri Campbell Schine, PsyD, Interim President, NAMI Contra Costa.
About the Speaker
Dr. Cri Campbell Schine is an advocate for mental health, belonging, and social justice. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and experience in nonprofit leadership, civic engagement, and advocacy, she leads with a trauma-informed and equity-centered approach. Grounded in connection and collaboration, her work bridges communities, providers, and policy to empower those most impacted by stigma and systemic inequality.
Meeting Description
For this month’s speaker Ssries, we will begin by sharing a few NAMI CC updates and then introduce and open up the conversation about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We will discuss how to cope with shifts in mood in the winter months, especially during these times that may feel emotionally draining and uncertain.
As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter settles in, many people begin to feel a shift in mood and energy. For some, this seasonal change brings more than just the winter blues—it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that follows a recurring seasonal pattern, most often beginning in the fall and lasting through the winter months.
For people living with serious mental illness, maintaining stability often depends on routine, engagement, and consistent support. When the days grow shorter, transportation becomes harder, energy wanes, and opportunities for connection diminish-all of which can make managing symptoms more difficult. Across community programs, we often see an increase in crisis calls and hospitalizations during the fall and winter seasons.
Questions, Comments, and Closed Captioning
If you have questions or comments for our speakers during the presentation, you may contact Cri Campbell at gro.atsocartnociman@irc.
Closed Caption Translation is available in various languages for any of NAMI CC’s General Meetings on ZOOM. Attendees can select the language of their choosing. RSVP to Cri Campbell at gro.atsocartnociman@irc by November 20, 2025 if you require audio language translation.
