NAMI DC

NAMI DC is the local chapter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in the District of Columbia.

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Mark your calendars for NAMI DC's annual meeting, hope to see you there! #NAMI

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NAMI DC celebrates Pride Month and honors diversity of all kinds! Find support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth at https://t.co/lJJ80Xz1WQ. #IAmNAMIPride

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Share your personal story about hospitalization with us: https://t.co/zohiilkMi8 #MentalHealth

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Why Is It So Hard to Talk about Mental Health? https://t.co/nT1P4qTT2k

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If you take antipsychotic medications, you may need in-person screenings for tardive dyskinesia. Learn more about risk factors and symptoms here: https://t.co/jgC0kBIqvF #TDAwarenessWeek

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This #TDAwarenessWeek, we want to educate the mental health community about this disease. You can learn more here: https://t.co/jgC0kBIqvF

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Tardive dyskinesia can develop as a side effect of common antipsychotic medications. If you or a loved one take any of these medications, #TDAwarenessWeek is a great time to learn more: https://t.co/jgC0kBIqvF

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This #EarthDay, we hope you can take a moment to step outside, breath deep, and remember how nature plays a crucial role in our #MentalHealth.

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If you have a loved one who's living with mental illness, there's support available for you. Sign up today for our free, virtual class that will run for 8 weeks. Email [email protected].

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This #WorldBipolarDay, we remember those in DC who battle this condition. You are not alone, and there are resources available for you: https://t.co/yFU85F4Dhg #MentalHealthTogether

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Thema Bryant, PhD, president of the DC-based American Psychological Association, educates the public about mental health. She is the author of "Homecoming," a book about overcoming trauma and reclaiming mental wellness. @APA #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenLeaders

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The @gwucolombian Art Therapy Program trains skilled therapists to offer art therapy, which helps people cope with mental illness and recover from trauma. Heidi Bardot, Program Director, is driven by a love of helping people. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenLeaders #MentalHealth

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@DBHRecoversDC Thanks for your leadership!

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This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're honoring female changemakers for #mentalhealth in DC. Barbara Bazron, PhD, director of @DBHRecoversDC, develops systems of care to integrate mental health and addiction services. Her leadership impacts DC residents daily. #WomenLeaders

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Council Considers Pathways to Behavioral Health Degrees Act https://t.co/ltTUNq3IPa

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#BehavioralHealth workers are in short supply in DC. The Pathways to Behavioral Health Degrees Act will help meet this vital need, and YOU can support this bill with just a few clicks! Learn more here: https://t.co/Ub9XI9bZPB

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This #NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek, we support all those navigating the stresses of eating disorders. Learn more about how eating disorders impact mental health - and how change can happen, bit by bit: https://t.co/mQViFzVdAS

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As we remember #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor
William B. Lawson - a Black psychiatrist, former NAMI DC board member, and author - for his work to reduce disparities in mental health care for people of color and other underserved groups: https://t.co/ZrT1JCc1Kh

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Music is clinically proven to boost your mood by increasing production of the hormone dopamine, which relieves feelings of anxiety and depression. Today, pop on a few of your favorite songs to help chase away winter blues.

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#MentalHealthMatters The lack of sunshine during the winter can throw off your body’s internal cycle and worsen mental health. Take advantage of whatever little natural light there may be this winter by leaving your blinds open and spending some time outside during the day.