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"Mental illness may make a person feel as if they have no say or control over their life. Often, they may allow their caregiver to take control of their treatment because of their difficulty accepting the diagnosis or out of ambivalence. However, self-empowerment is key to recovery."

?? Join us today at 4 p.m. ET for our Ask the Expert webinar! Register now - https://bit.ly/3Z09LDe ?? Today's topic focuses on the importance of maintaining employment for people experiencing serious mental health conditions, and critical tools to help them navigate everyday life. ?Guest expert, Susan R. McGurk, PhD, is a professor of occupational therapy, psychological and brain sciences at Boston University. Dr. McGurk is also the Director of Cognitive Remediation Initiatives at the Boston University Center of Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Let’s end the stigma and ensure everyone gets the help they need. Join the #CrisisCantWait campaign and spread the word about 988. Together, we are stronger. ? nami.org/crisiscantwait #StopTheStigma #BlackMentalHealth

Shout out to NAMI partner happy?for earning Good Housekeeping's 2024 Berry Good Beans Award! One of Good Housekeeping's expert coffee tasters described the coffee as “very fruity, acidic and bright” and added, “I can see why it’s called ‘Happy’!” Congratulations Happy, the secret of your yummy coffee is out! ?

"Women are almost twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, according to a 2016 systematic research review published in the academic journal Brain and Behavior." The The Washington Post explored the prevalence of women diagnosed with anxiety and interviewed NAMI Associate Medical Director Christine Crawford, MD, MPH for the article. Thank you, Dr. Crawford, for contributing your expertise to such an important topic! Read the full article here:?https://wapo.st/3ADl5ff

This holiday season, give back by helping people with mental health conditions get the help they need, when they need it. Volunteer with the NAMI HelpLine from your home computer! Learn more and apply at the link below.

We are pleased to announce Michael Wood as NAMI's new Chief Operating Officer. Welcome to the NAMI Family, Mike!

Have you ever wanted to share your mental illness journey in a way that makes an impact? Sharing your unique story can help increase understanding and empathy, improving the capabilities of law enforcement personnel in your community. NAMI’s Sharing Your Story with LAW Enforcement (SYSLE) prepares individuals to tell their powerful and unique stories as part of law enforcement and Crisis Intervention Team trainings. ? Learn if your local NAMI offers this program near you today: nami.org/sharingyourstory

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives lost and celebrate the resilience of those who continue to create spaces where trans identities can thrive, even in the face of adversity. NAMI is here to support the trans community today and every day because mental health is for everyone.

As family caregivers, it's important to understand and navigate the early warning signs of mental health challenges among youth. NAMI Ending the Silence is a free educational session designed for middle and high school students, school staff, and family caregivers. Ending the Silence highlights warning signs, facts, statistics, and how to talk with youth and/or school staff when challenges come up. If you would like to host an in-person or virtual NAMI Ending the Silence presentation, visit ets.nami.org today. #nationalfamilycaregiversmonth