Protecting your energy is important for your mental, emotional, and physical health. It means being mindful of the people, places, and activities that drain you, and taking steps to set boundaries and create a more positive and a supportive environment for yourself.
What are some ways you protect your energy? We like the idea of making sure you find at least 10 minutes a day for yourself.
Join us today for a Family Support Group!
Join us today for a free in-person mental health family support group: buff.ly/zvXB5Hi
Spring classes information! Basics Class coming soon also!
We currently have a class for adults with a loved one with a mental illness (Family-to-Family), and one for adults (18+) with a mental illness (Peer-to-Peer). For more information visit our classes page: buff.ly/XH5t0kb To register fill out our class interest form: buff.ly/WYKSEKo Please share!
NAMI HC women at events in the community!
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who uplift our communities and remind us what courage looks like. We’re proud to stand with you in the fight for equitable, accessible mental health care for all.
Join us Monday for a Parent Support Group!
Join us Monday for a free mental health parent and caregiver support group: buff.ly/yPwjNvc
Join our free education class for peers from April 23 to June 11, Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information visit our peer-to-peer class page: https://buff.ly/ydJwuji. To register fill out our class interest form: https://buff.ly/TfUjzDl or email Kristen at kmoore@namihowardcountymd.org. Please share!
Join our free education class for peers from April 23 to June 11, Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information visit our peer-to-peer class page: buff.ly/ydJwuji. To register fill out our class interest form: buff.ly/TfUjzDl or email Kristen at kmoore@namihowardcountymd.org. Please share!
Join us Monday for CSG, a support group for adults of any age with any diagnosis.
Join us Monday, March 9, for a free mental health support group for any adult with any diagnosis: buff.ly/yPwjNvc
Healing takes time. It's a journey of ups and downs and twists and turns. And that's ok. Heal at your own pace. Be patient with yourself.
Take what you need. Courage to face the hard days, self-care to rest when you're weary, kindness when the world feels cold, and healing for the wounds you carry.
March is Women's History Month — a time to honor the strength, resilience & achievements of women past & present. It's also a reminder to prioritize mental health. Women often carry the weight of others' needs, but your well-being matters too. Take time to rest, and seek healing w/out feeling guilt.
You are not alone. See how our support groups can help you: buff.ly/af0eIAV
Stop saying sorry for things like being busy and owning your time, and setting boundaries for yourself.
To be able to care for the people you love, you first have to take care of yourself, mentally and physically: buff.ly/R6rlfUu
Join us March 2, 1st Monday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m.
Howard County #veterans, join us March 2 for a free, peer-led support group: buff.ly/4QV28jE
Want to be on TV and make a difference in Howard County? Sign up here: buff.ly/stDsBpK
Mental Health Daily Reminders, like Surround yourself with people who inspire you to grow and It's okay to not feel okay sometimes.
Some days we all need reminders about our mental health.
Join our free education class for peers from April 23 to June 11, Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information visit our peer-to-peer class page: https://buff.ly/ydJwuji. To register fill out our class interest form: https://buff.ly/TfUjzDl or email Kristen at kmoore@namihowardcountymd.org. Please share!
Join our free education class for peers from April 23 to June 11, Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information visit our peer-to-peer class page: buff.ly/ydJwuji. To register fill out our class interest form: buff.ly/TfUjzDl or email Kristen at kmoore@namihowardcountymd.org. Please share!
Check in on your friends! A simple text or call can make a big difference.
Life can get busy sometimes, but it's important to check in with those you love. Ask them how they're doing, listen without judgment, and let them know you care.
Your mental health should always come first.
It's ok to set boundaries from family and friends.
Feb. 23-March 1 is National Eating Disorders Week. Eating disorders are when you or somebody you know becomes so preoccupied with food and weight issues that you find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of your life. If this sounds familiar to you, please find help here: buff.ly/D0QkKBa
Join us Monday for a Connection Support Group
Join us Monday, Feb. 23, for a free mental health support group for any adult with any diagnosis: buff.ly/q5oQidy
Invest in your mental health
Remember, strength isn't just physical power. It's about the courage to keep going, and the ability to rise after you fall. People with mental illness are powerful.
Join us tonight for a Family Support Group. Online!
Join us tonight for a free mental health family support group: buff.ly/Y5SngiF
Join us Thursday for a Parent Support Group for transition-aged youth (16-26).
Join us tonight for a free mental health support group for parents of transition age youth: buff.ly/dtBKjxo
Self-care isn't selfish, its an act of love towards yourself
Take some time out for yourself so that you're recharged and ready to take on the world again!
You are a lot stronger than you think.
Taking care of your mental health is not weak; it's a sign of strength.
Mental illness can slow us down, but we don't need to let it stop us.
Mental illness can throw obstacles in our path and make each step feel like a marathon but it doesn't have the power to stop us.
Can you send an email to info@namihowardcountymd.org and we can try and figure it out? Thank you!
Did you know? Over the last decade, suicide attempts rose 25% for Black adolescents. And...
Rates of suicide deaths among Black men increased by 25%. That's why we created Crisis Can't Wait
Crisis Can't Wait is a campaign designed to help reduce mental health crises in Black/African Ancestry communities around the country.
What else? Join us in sharing resources with changemakers in your community who are ready to make a difference. Together, we can stop these crises and connect people with the care and support they need, because Crisis Can't Wait. nami.org/crisiscantwait
Suicide rates among Black men have increased by 25% in 20 years. It’s time to act today to affect change for tomorrow. Join the #CrisisCantWait campaign to make a difference. #988Lifeline #EndMentalHealthCrises
Self care: Setting boundaries, spending time alone, forgiving yourself, taking a step back, saying no, and putting yourself first.
Whether or not you're celebrating Valentine's Day with someone special, please remember to nurture that relationship with yourself and practice some self-care.
Do you speak Spanish? We’d love your help either volunteering at our resource fairs or serving as a program leader.
Do you speak Spanish? We'd love your help either volunteering at our resource fairs or serving as a program leader. If you're interested, please contact Kristen at kmoore@namihowardcountymd.org.
