Your Voice Made a Difference
May 29, 2019Thanks to your calls, letters and emails, we made substantial gains this Legislative Session, taking great strides in building our mental health system. NAMI will have a full summary of every relevant provision for mental health in the next two weeks, but here are the key investments and policy changes affecting people with mental illnesses. more »
Read MoreBill funds broadband, housing, mental health initiatives
May 16, 2019By Sen. Torrey Westrom on May 3, 2019 at 12:55 p.m. AgWeek https://www.agweek.com/opinion/columns/4607885-bill-funds-broadband-housing-mental-health-initiatives On a broad bipartisan vote, the Minnesota State Senate passed our comprehensive agriculture, rural development, and housing budget bill. As the chief author of the legislation, I am proud that legislators on both sides of the aisle worked together to support rural broadband expansion, more »
Read MoreWant to get started on your mental health? Start with your primary care doctor
May 8, 2019 By Tom Crann, Dr. Jon Hallberg, & Megan Burks MPRNews https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/05/07/hallberg-want-to-get-started-with-mental-health-start-with-primary-care-doctor Long waits for an appointment and pop culture stereotypes of lying on a couch are enough to turn many off from seeking mental health services. But Dr. Jon Hallberg, medical director of the University of Minnesota Physicians Mill City Clinic, says it can more »
Read MoreNAMI Celebrates Extraordinary Record Of Growth & Announces New Leadership
4/14/19 NAMI https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2019/NAMI-Celebrates-Extraordinary-Record-Of-Growth-Announces-New-Leadership Today, the NAMI Board of Directors has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Mary Giliberti, as she departs to pursue more time with her family. “For forty years, NAMI has worked to build better lives for people affected by mental illness. Mary’s work in this pursuit has propelled the mental more »
Read MoreCBT For Psychosis: Approaches Families Can Use
Apr. 15, 2019 By David Kingdon, M.D. and Douglas Turkington, M.D. NAMI https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/April-2019/CBT-for-Psychosis-Approaches-Families-Can-Use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is gradually becoming recognized and available as a psychological approach to mental health problems. But what exactly is it? Well, CBT works with thoughts (cognitions) and behaviors to help with mental health problems. It’s becoming increasingly famous, particularly for teaching more »
Read MoreNAMI Minnesota’s 2018 Annual Report Available
May 15, 2019NAMI Minnesota’s 2018 Annual Report “Advocacy in Action” is now available. You can view or download the report, here.
Read MoreMinnesota Farm and Rural Helpline Available 24/7
May 3, 2019From MN Dept. of Agriculture – Farmers and rural communities face unique stresses and emotional situations, including financial challenges, unpredictable weather, and physically demanding work. Stress, anxiety, depression, financial burdens, and other mental and emotional challenges are common. The Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline connects callers to financial help, mental health counselors, legal assistance, and more »
Read MoreNAMI Dual Diagnosis Support Group Offered in Minneapolis
May 2, 2019A free Dual Diagnosis peer support group for adults recovering from both a mental illness and a substance use disorder such as chemical dependency meets bi-weekly in Minneapolis. The group is sponsored by NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead the group, which meets on the 2nd more »
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