The Week Ahead: October 3 - 9, 2021 |
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Happening Soon:
Education:
Virtual Support Groups:
- NAMI Family Support Groups
- NAMI Connection Recovery Group
Membership:
- Become Part of the NAMI Family
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
OCTOBER 3-9, 2021
LET’S ALL GO GREEN
Calling those of you in schools, coaching or on teams and even at work (whether you’re working from home or out and about ) — everyone can do this!
Pick a day during Mental Illness Awareness Week and wear green.
Share your photos with the hashtags #miaw #together4mh #gogreen4mentalhealth and #namiwestchester
Click image to download flyer.
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Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, NAMI and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). Read more.
- Anxiety Disorders: 19.1% (estimated 48 million people)
- Major Depressive Episode: 7.8% (19.4 million people)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: 3.6% (estimated 9 million people)
- Bipolar Disorder: 2.8% (estimated 7 million people)
- Borderline Personality Disorder: 1.4% (estimated 3.5 million people)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: 1.2% (estimated 3 million people)
- Schizophrenia: <1% (estimated 1.5 million people)
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Ways To Engage Online With
Mental Health Awareness Week
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Video Series:
NAMI is featuring videos from real people sharing their lived experience with some of the symptoms and conditions we are focusing on during MIAW. Watch and share this week's video by Krishna Louis: What I wish people knew about anxiety.
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NAMI Blog:
Each day during MIAW, we'll be featuring special blog topics. Visit the NAMI Blog at nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog and look for posts on our social media.
Personal Stories:
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On September 22, 2021, NIMH hosted a livestream event on suicide prevention during the pandemic, focusing on unemployment, youth, and other population subgroups who may be experiencing elevated risk. You can watch the recording of this important discussion. |
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The discussion was led by:
Lynsay Ayer, Ph.D., NIMH Senior Advisor on Youth and Suicide Prevention
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The 2021 NAMI-NYS Education Conference-Recovering Together: Achieving Mental Wellness will help foster recovery from the stressors of the past year and a half. The online event will examine the traumas experienced in specific communities and workplaces as well as strategies on how to heal and move forward.
The conference will also provide information on the changes in the delivery of mental health services in New York State and how NAMI-NYS members can make their voices heard on critical issues. The agenda highlights the latest in the research and treatment of specific disorders. It also features a series of wellness sessions and a young adult track. Along with our virtual exhibitors, this year will also see the introduction of a poster session. Click here for conference agenda.
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SAVE THE DATE
Art Expressions Holiday Celebration
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.
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Join us for NAMI Westchester's annual holiday celebration. Let's relax and connect in this festive setting, surrounded by art, music, poetry, essays and photography from the talented minds persons in recovery. This year's celebration will be held at St. Vincent’s Hospital, 275 North St, Harrison, NY 10528.
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Calling All Artists
Are you in Recovery? Come participate and share your talent with us! Click here for submission guidelines. Deadline for entries is November 5, 2021. Call Sophia de Prado with questions at (914) 592-5458.
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NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
The program is designed to help family members understand and support their Service Member/Veteran while maintaining their own well-being. NAMI Homefront leaders have personal experience with mental health conditions impacting their Service Member/Veteran.
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CALL OUR HELPLINE
NAMI Westchester is here for you
If you need information on resources, support groups or education classes, please call our Helpline
Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(914) 592-5458
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NAMI Westchester provides virtual support groups for individuals living with mental illness as well as support groups for families who support their loved one. Self-care is very important during these difficult times, and by attending one of these groups you will get the care and support you need. To register for a group, call (914) 592-5458. |
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NAMI Family Support Groups |
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NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions.
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By sharing your experiences in a safe setting, you can gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You'll benefit from other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and empower yourself by sharing your own experiences in a non-judgmental space. |
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Become a critical part of the NAMI family and join as a member! Your yearly membership dues to NAMI Westchester include membership in NAMI (the national organization) and NAMI-NYS, as well as the latest mental health updates and research, exclusive discounts for events, receipt of the NAMI Advocate. It also provides NAMI Westchester with a strong voice when we advocate for legislation, services, programs and funding for services important to people living with mental health conditions and their loved ones – and more! Click on the Become a Member button below to join today.
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NAMI Westchester, Inc.
100 Clearbrook Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-5458
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