Tag: mental illness
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New executive director of NAMI NJ has experience counseling youth, adults
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Jersey (NAMI NJ), a leading voice on mental illness, announced that Meredith Masin Blount is the organization’s new executive director. “The Board of Directors is extremely pleased that their most highly rated candidate has accepted the position. She has many skills and brings a genuine enthusiasm and…
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Mental Health Awareness Forum Sept. 14
The Metuchen Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will present a “Mental Health Awareness Forum” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Avenue, Edison. Speakers will include Dr. Michele Reed, Family Medicine Physician and Author of the book “Mentally Fit Physically Strong,” and representatives from the National Alliance on…
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Stigma-free atmosphere offered for those dealing with mental illness
The South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey (SAMHAJ) Central Jersey Support Group will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. on April 6 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130 north, North Brunswick. Any person dealing with a mental disorder(s), or their loved ones, are invited to attend a stigma-free atmosphere. For more information, email [email protected], call 732-940-0991…
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Support groups offered for those with mental illness
SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold a support group for those dealing with mental health disorders and their loved ones from 7-8:30 p.m. on March 2 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Meet friends and family in a stigma-free atmosphere to feel connected and supported. SAMHAJ will also…
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NAMI course on mental illness helps families
“Family-to-Family,” a free, 12-session family education course provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will be offered in Middlesex County from 7-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 13. The course is provided to support families, partners and friends of individuals with mental illness. Course participants gain up-to-date information on mental health conditions and…