The Mental Health Crisis Facing LGBTQ+ Women
Written by Gilian Foerster, a NAMI CC 2024 Intern.
LGBTQ+ Women have unique struggles in their mental health that are unkown to most.
My Experience Through the Eyes of Madness: Schizophrenia
When parents and loved ones of a psychosis sufferer ponders what they are going through there is no way to know–not by a long shot.
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Fall Volunteer Appreciation Event Recap
A great time was held by all that attended NAMI Contra Costa’s Fall Volunteer Appreciation Celebration last Friday, September 13, 2024. Click Read More for Details.
Ask Kathy: 120 Days Left
Written by Kathy Maibaum-Perryman, CFNC – A deep passion for mental health and well-being. This month, Kathy talks about having fewer than 120 days left in the year and how to make the best of it with a call to join her in meeting your wellness goals.
[9/10] is 988 Day of Action
As we continue into September, we at NAMI Contra Costa continue to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention. On Tuesday, September 10, NAMI is calling grassroots advocates to support the Local 988 Response Act, a major priority bill to improve the routing of people calling the 988 Lifeline for help during a crisis.
How to Find A Therapist
Written by Sheila Alacorn, a NAMI CC 2024 Summer Intern.
Looking for a therapist might sound as easy as typing “therapy near me” in the search engine, but how do you really find a therapist for you or a loved one? There are a lot of factors that go into finding therapy, such as economic worries, the type of therapy you are searching for, and even understanding credentials. Additionally, there are resources and benefits that many folks are not aware of. Here, a little bit of everything will be explained to aid your search.
How to Become a Mental Health Volunteer
Written by NAMI CC Summer 2024 Intern, Minahil Afzal. Are you looking to make a difference in your community and support those living with mental health conditions? Discover the rewarding world of mental health volunteering. Minahil provides steps and suggestions for how to get started as a mental health volunteer.
August’s Ask Kathy
Written by Kathy Maibaum-Perryman, CFNC – A deep passion for mental health and well-being. This month, Kathy talks about August, National Wellness Month, a perfect time to focus on nurturing our physical, mental, and emotional well-being by incorporating wellness activities into our daily lives.