For Immediate Release From NAMI - Maryland!
Great news, mental health advocates! President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address and one of the top priorities in his speech was addressing our country’s mental health crisis.
The White House identified several key areas that the President is prioritizing in his strategy to address our national mental health crisis, which align with NAMI’s policy priorities. These include:
Building up the capacity of our systems to support people with mental health and substance use conditions.
Ensuring that every American can access mental health and substance use care.
Supporting Americans by creating healthy environments.
Thanks to advocates like you, policymakers are listening and making mental health a priority. Help us keep up the momentum. Sign our petition to urge Congress to pass these important mental health proposals without delay!
SIGN THE PETITION HERE!:
https://nami.quorum.us/campaign/38754/ ********
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN FREE VIRTUAL DISCUSSION TONIGHT AT 5:00 P.M., EST
Your invited to join NAMI Maryland and the Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration TONIGHT for the first part of a new three-part series: Stress Surfing: Physical Signs and Symptoms of Stress presented by Lisa McCoy.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/W... Session one of this three-part, self-care webinar series will teach participants to identify the signs and physical symptoms of stress.
REGISTER HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/W... Here's what you can learn:
Evidence-based skills of self-awareness
New skills for self-care and self-expression
Learn to lead a balanced and resilient life as you meet the challenges of stress
and more!
CovidCONNECT is developed by the Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration in partnership with NAMI Maryland, 211 Maryland, and other stakeholders. NAMI Maryland assists in resourcing the platform and is responsible for the CovidCONNECT Webinar Series and the free, peer-led support group for COVID-19 survivors.
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It's a new day for mental health, and you can help NAMIWalks Your Way Maryland lead the way! With every step, you will be raising awareness, funds, and community - at a time when mental health is more important now than ever.
RSVP and join us virtually for the official launch of our 2022 NAMIWalks Your Way Maryland campaign next Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm!
The launch will feature:
Heartfelt stories from the earliest NAMIWalks Maryland participants;
Free giveaways and door prizes;
Brand new fundraising recognition gifts;
and more!
Can't make it at noon? Don't worry! We'll be re-streaming the launch on our NAMI Maryland Facebook and YouTube pages that same evening from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
RSVP HERE!:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/... There is a clear and critical need to care for mental and physical health simultaneously. Understanding this connection and synergy is vital to overall wellness. Join NAMI Maryland on Wednesday, 3/23/22 at 12:00 pm for Prioritizing Self-Care, Nutrition, and Exercise as a Frontline Healthcare Worker presented by Lauren Reust:
Register Now:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/... Here's what you can learn:
General information on the topics of self-care, nutrition, and exercise
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ADDITIONAL MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCES:
http://namimd.org/calendar_of_events/upcom... How self-care, nutrition, and exercise work together to promote overall wellness
Tips for creating and implementing sustainable habits and life-changes
and more!
Even if you can't attend the webinar live, register today and you'll be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Macy's gift card!
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CONGRATULATIONS NAMI - Metropolitan Baltimore for being featured in Baltimore Magazine!
Major shout-out to our amazing affiliate, NAMI Metro Baltimore, for being featured in the February 2022 Issue of Baltimore Magazine!
You can read more about mental health in the workplace, the criminal justice system, and more by clicking here:
https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/special/... ********
NAMI Howard County Educational Forum!
Join NAMI Howard County on March 15th for their next Education Forum: Supporting & Understanding Transgender & Non-Binary Youth! Become fluent in the language and vocabulary around trans/non-binary identities and learn ways of supporting and affirming trans/non-binary young people!
WHEN: 3-15-22
TIME: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
REGISTER HERE!:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t... ********
Learn more about out NAMI Partners HERE!:
https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseac... and remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
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Thursday, March 3rd 2022 at 3:49PM
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