Take care of your mental health.
The power of the mind and its impact on mental health is incredible. Taking care of our mental health involves practicing self-awareness and seeking support when needed. Remember, it's ok not to be ok; reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Your feelings are valid. Your story matters. You are not alone.
When someone opens up to you about a mental health concern, thank them for sharing and validate their experience. Don't use minimizing or judgmental language.
We have a class for parents and caregivers of children/teens who may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness (Basics), and one for adults (18+) with a mental illness (Peer-to-Peer). To register fill out our class interest form: https://buff.ly/m1h24bR or email Kristen at kmoore@namihowardcountymd.org.
We have a class for parents and caregivers of children/teens who may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness (Basics), and one for adults (18+) with a mental illness (Peer-to-Peer). To register fill out our class interest form: buff.ly/m1h24bR or email Kristen at kmoore@namihowardcountymd.org.
Join NAMI Howard County and special guest NAMI CEO Daniel Gillison, Jr. for our second Annual Flourish Forward Fundraiser, a night of inspiration, connection, and growth. Buy tickets: buff.ly/75bkk57
Join us tonight for a Family Support Group!
Join us tonight for a free mental health family support group: buff.ly/XluTyM9
Join us tonight for a Parent Support Group! Hybrid. Our office and online.
Join us tonight for a free mental health support group for parents of transition age youth: buff.ly/ANqqTpR
Each year our volunteers give roughly 1,500 volunteer hours to NAMI Howard County. The organization could not survive without the generous gifts of time, treasure, and talent from our volunteers. Whether they are family members, peers, or those with simply a passion for mental health advocacy, our volunteers go above and beyond year after year.
It's Volunteer Appreciation Month! We can't thank our volunteers enough. NAMI HC could not survive without the generous gifts of time, treasure, and talent from our volunteers.
Thank you to our Flourish Forward event sponsors!
Join us Tuesday for a Family Support Group.
Join us today for a free in-person mental health family support group: buff.ly/Ldwz4HA
Sexual Assault Awareness Month. You are not alone.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We honor survivors and recognize the deep impact trauma can have on mental health. At NAMI Howard County, we stand with survivors and remain committed to fostering safety, healing, and hope in our community.
More info. at the links!
We have three classes this spring, and our Family-to-Family starts this week. If you're interested, sign up this weekend! For more information visit our classes page: buff.ly/LVwQbuD To register fill out our class interest form: buff.ly/AhQlA67 or email Kristen at kmoore@namihowardcountymd.org.
Join us Monday for Parent Support Group. Online!
Join us Monday for a free mental health parent and caregiver support group: buff.ly/QVwHnWY
Join NAMI Howard County for our second Annual Flourish Forward Fundraiser, a night of inspiration, connection, and growth as we come together to support our work to provide services and education about mental health and break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Buy tickets: buff.ly/75bkk57
Join us Monday for a Connection Support Group, a support group for adults of any age with any diagnosis.
Join us Monday, April 13, for a free mental health support group for any adult with any diagnosis: buff.ly/4rnrNDO
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
We have online and in-person peer-led support group for parents and caregivers with children who have symptoms of a mental illness. Please join us: buff.ly/NoQcoPn
Did you know? Overthinking doesn't mean you care more -- it means your brain struggles to feel safe.
Overthinking traps you in endless loops of worry, draining your energy and clouding your judgment. While it may seem like you're seeking control, it often magnifies problems. To break free, practice limiting dwelling on thoughts and trusting your instincts.
don't forget: Everything isn't perfect. You are stronger than you think. A small step is still a step forward. Making mistakes isn't a problem. Getting back on track is not failure. Take a break if you need to.
Making mistakes isn't a problem. Learning from them and moving forward is a part of life. Everyone makes mistakes.
“The goal is not to avoid stress but to manage it effectively. Stress is something we can and should address for the sake of our mental health.” -katherine
It's #StressAwarenessMonth.There's no one size fits all approach but mental health advocate Katherine Ponte shares a list of coping methods and says everyone should adopt what works for them: tinyurl.com/bdhrwrva
We have a class for parents and caregivers of children/teens who may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, one for adults with a loved one with a mental illness, and one for adults (18+) with a mental illness. To register fill out our class interest form: buff.ly/WYKSEKo
Join NAMI Howard County for our second Annual Flourish Forward Fundraiser, a night of inspiration, connection, and growth as we come together to support our work to provide services and education about mental health and break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Buy tickets: buff.ly/75bkk57
Howard County #veterans, join us April 6 for a free, peer-led support group: buff.ly/wm4xnrf
You are not alone. See how our support groups can help you: tinyurl.com/supportgroup... #HowardCountyMd #HoCoMd #HoCoCommunity
On #TransgenderDayofVisibility, let's raise awareness of the mental health challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community. #TDOV #TransDayofVisibility #TransRightsAreHumanRights
About 1 in 38 people will be diagnosed with bipolar disorder in their lifetime — and maybe even as many as 1 in 22 people. People with well-managed bipolar disorder are thoughtful, curious, creative and loving.
Today is #WorldBipolarDay. Take a minute to learn about myths, symptoms and treatment: buff.ly/NlKYzpd #MentalHealthAwareness
Take the first step and join a mental health support group. We offer several free ones each month: buff.ly/AwQujGH
Each time you say yes to others, make sure you're not saying no to yourself. #Boundaries
Listen to your body. Whether it's setting boundaries, taking up space, or pursuing your passion, make yourself a priority.
Trust yourself. You can do this.
Take a moment today to tune in, trust your instincts, and prioritize your well-being. Your mental health matters.
Hey, it's okay to take a break and prioritize your mental health.
It's important to prioritize your mental health.
It's okay to prioritize your needs, take up space, ask for help from others, set a healthy boundary, delay your plans, and take a step back.
Make sure you have enough time to say yes to the things you really want to do.
Join NAMI Howard County for our second Annual Flourish Forward Fundraiser, a night of inspiration, connection, and growth as we come together to support our work to provide services and education about mental health and break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Buy tickets: buff.ly/75bkk57