Tag: NAMI-NJ
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Vote for top poems in NAMI NJ Mental Health Poetry Contest
The top 10 poems have been selected for the 2020 NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts Mental Health Poetry Contest based on the theme of “battling our challenges with superpowers.” NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) members and friends can vote online for the top three poems through May 31. All poems entered into…
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Learn how to ‘grieve the loss of normalcy’ during a NAMI NJ presentation on April 29
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will present a webinar with Jennifer Ellis Walters, LCSW, on grieving the loss of normalcy at 11 a.m. on April 29. The webinar will help participants label their emotions and experiences, as well as provide practical, applicable steps to better cope with the current COVID-19 situation. Register at…
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African American community experiences physical, mental effects from COVID-19
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, being in public increases the risk of contracting the virus, but then staying at home in quarantine causes issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and feelings of isolation to arise. African Americans, like many minority communities, are likely to experience socioeconomic disparities such as exclusion from health, educational, social and…
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Learn about schizophrenia during virtual workshop on April 16
Dr. Nichelle Jones, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, will lead a virtual workshop on The Faces of Schizophrenia from 7-9 p.m. April 16, sponsored by NAMI-NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AACT-NOW (African American Community Together NOW). Register for the free workshop by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.naminj.org/programs/multicultural/aactnow/
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Resources available to help citizens cope with stress, anxiety caused by coronavirus
With new concepts such as social distancing, quarantine and shelter in place, citizens are at risk for anxiety, depression and extreme levels of stress as the number of positive COVID-19 cases and potential associated deaths rise. “This is a normal response to a public health crisis like this. Although there are common stressors to us…
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NAMI-NJ seeks candidates for Board of Trustees
All candidates for the Board of Trustees of NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) must be members in good standing of an affiliate of NAMI NJ in the region in which they are candidates. Criteria for good standing: 18 years or older; an up-to-date paid NAMI member; a thorough understanding and commitment to NAMI NJ’s…
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Brave Crossroads South student shares story during Suicide Prevention Walk
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Four years ago, Kris Velez, an eighth grade student at Crossroads Middle School South, lost a person close to him from death by suicide. “That made my depression a lot more present,” he said. For two years, he said it was hard to leave his house. At that point, he said he…
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NAMI NJ holds annual Changing Minds walk to combat stigma of mental illness
NAMIWalks NJ held its annual Changing Minds One Step at a Time walk on Sept. 28 at Seaside Park. More than 1,000 walkers contributed to the goal of raising $150,000. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has its New Jersey headquarters in North Brunswick.
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Mental illness support group set for Oct. 3 in North Brunswick
SAMHAJ (South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey) will hold its next Central Jersey Support Group from 7-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the NAMI NJ office, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. Open to those with mental illness and their loved ones. For more information, visit www.naminj.org.
