Posts by Guest Contributor
Mitigating Crisis Around the Holidays: A Guide for Adults with Bipolar Disorder, Burned Out Professionals, and Mental Health Caregivers | By: Michelle Solomon LICSW
While holidays and the end of the year are often associated with celebration, connection with loved ones, traditions, and planning for the year ahead, they can also be met with…
Read MoreBuilding a Resilient Future: Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – By: Harkirat Kaur
A Personal Story: Olivia’s Silent StruggleI want to share a story about my best friend, Olivia-the star of our school’s volleyball team, admired by peers and teachers alike. Olivia and…
Read MoreProfiles in Mental Health: Cole Swanson
“I want to be someone who made you feel better, like made you feel better about yourself just by being there” An interview with local writer and NAMI Eastside blog…
Read MoreProfiles in Mental Health: Donna Lurie
“When people come to work they don’t just come with their body.” A discussion with Donna Lurie A Discussion with Donna Lurie on the importance of Mental Health within…
Read MoreAn evening chat with Edie Myers-Power, NAMI Eastside program manager
View and download the pdf – view the text-only version at the bottom of this page. “Every time we bring up the topic of mental health in a normalized…
Read MoreA Conversation with Raveena Sarai, Founder of NAMI on Campus Club at UW Bothell
View and download PDF – Text only version below Despite all the positive work of the club, funding remains limited, hindering longevity and further expansion. NAMI, a non-profit 501(c)(3),…
Read More“We all need second or even third chances in life” – a Conversation with Joey Wilson
An interview with Joey Wilson, graduate of Bellevue College’s OLS program and star of mental health biographical documentary “The Voice Inside”. By Nathanial Stotler, Rupesh Bayalkoti, and Zhi Xuan Jiang…
Read MoreSuicide Awareness
By: Barbie Collins Young It’s been 3 years since I lost my dearest friend, Kate, on September 10th. September 10th, ironically, is suicide awareness day, and it was a day…
Read MoreThe Impact of NAMI
By: Tiffany Romito A little more than 4 years ago I had just given birth to my second son. He was born on Christmas 2016. Only 15 months younger than…
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