Tag: National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Multicultural conference will address cultural humility and mental health
The NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 2020 Virtual Multicultural Conference, based on the themes of cultural humility and mental health, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12. Dr. Pierluigi Mancini will discuss “Implicit Bias in Behavioral Health Care,” also known as implicit social cognition, or the attitudes or stereotypes…
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Learn about how food affects the brain during NAMI webinar; join Expressive Arts Cafe
Rebecca Howard will lead a webinar featuring NAMI Hearts & Minds, a presentation focusing on inner and outer wellness for people living with a mental illness, from 7-8:15 p.m. July 27. Understand how nutrients in food affect the brain, identify healthier food choices that can be made when grocery shopping, understand the biological processes by…
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Learn about mental health services through a series of webinars courtesy of NAMI
The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) will present “Community Mental Health 101” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20. The webinar will provide affiliates of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) providers and family members an overview of the public, community mental health system…
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Learn about mental health services on July 20
The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) will present “Community Mental Health 101” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20. The webinar will provide affiliates of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) providers and family members an overview of the public, community mental health system…
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NAMIcon two-day virtual event will focus on mental health wellness
NAMIcon is a virtual event planned for July 13-14 that will focus on mental health wellness. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is committed to delivering a high-quality and productive experience for all attendees with sessions dedicated to a variety of topics, including: Plenary with Joshua Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institute of…
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NAMIWalks NJ to hold virtual rally on June 13
NAMIWalks New Jersey will hold a virtual rally from 1-2 p.m. June 13 via Zoom. Learn the importance of walking in support of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and how to get involved. The walk is currently scheduled for Sept. 26, both in Seaside Park and virtually. To join, visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mLzbk7hWRJKPSyMnWRvMtw
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NAMI NJ continues webinar series with talk on how to stay ‘senior-tough’ during COVID-19 crisis
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will continue its webinar series with a presentation by Dale L. Ofei-Ayisi at 1 p.m. on May 27 titled “Staying Senior-Tough During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond.” Older Americans are among the most medically vulnerable populations being impacted by COVID-19, especially those in long-term care settings. This webinar…
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Virtual support group offers ‘check in’ to those suffering from mental illness
Southern Jersey Family Support Group will hold a virtual workshop for family members with a loved one with mental illness from 7-9 p.m. on May 21. NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AACT-Now (African American Community Together NOW) will hold the Mental Health Month Check In featuring Donna Williams and Melance Walker. The…
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Burlington County CIT coordinator will discuss dealing with law enforcement during a mental health crisis
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and AACT-NOW (African American Community Together NOW) will hold a webinar, Successfully Dealing With Law Enforcement During a Mental Health Crisis, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on May 19. The virtual workshop, led by Jarrod Broadway, CIT coordinator for Burlington County, will be followed by a support group session facilitated…
