Posts by NAMI Eastside
How to Listen With Compassion and Understanding
I’ve come to realize that one of the most important forms of connection is communication and how we communicate with one another. I don’t simply mean by speaking or being…
Read MoreTDAwarenessWeek 2022
NAMI Eastside is proud to honor the 5th Annual #TDAwarenessWeek. Tardive Dyskinesia is a condition of uncontrollable movements, which may develop from taking certain mental health medications. Learn more at…
Read More2022 Legislative Insights: Change Law Enforcement Response to Mental Health Distress Calls
By Donna Lurie, NAMI Eastside Board President To keep our readers informed, we plan to feature key pieces of legislation and legislative activity of interest to the mental health community. …
Read MoreWays to Refill Your Kettle
If a kettle is out of water, there is no way to make tea until the kettle is refilled. People are the same way. As much as we may want…
Read MoreBe Thankful for Yourself
It’s the time of the year where we remember what we are thankful for. While Thanksgiving itself is a controversial holiday, the idea of giving thanks is quite nice. So,…
Read MoreLiving with Suicidal Ideations
I’d like begin by saying that if you or a loved one have thoughts about suicide or ending your own life please reach out the Crisis Prevention Hotline at their…
Read MoreBeing Alone with Anxiety
I’ve decided to write this in the present moment rather than attempting to articulate what anxiety feels like and what being alone with anxiety feels like. If I try to…
Read MoreMental Health in the Workplace
7am: Wake up, make breakfast, relax. 8am: First meeting of the day. 9am: Write your to-dos from updated emails over the weekend. 9:30am: Second meeting of the day. 10am: Begin…
Read MoreFinding Pride in Being Bisexual
June is Pride Month. For these 30 days we recognize those who have fought – and are still fighting – for LGBTQ+ civil rights. During June, there is an extra…
Read MoreAm I Bad at School or Am I Struggling With My Mental Health?
At 21 years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. For most of my life, up until that point, I had been flailing about, working extra hard to meet standards that…
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