NAMI Whatcom

Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
We provide hope through support, education, and advocacy.

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Affecting an estimated 1.4% of the U.S. population, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an oft-misunderstood mental health challenge. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Whatcom hopes to encourage understanding and end the stigma surrounding BPD.

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Peer Coordinator and Social Media Specialist Brylie shares their pick for NAMI Whatcom's Book of the Month!

What book with mental health topics would you recommend? Let us know!

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NAMI Whatcom volunteer Aria shares her book pick for the month of April!

What book with mental health topics do you recommend? Let us know!

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Which one did you need to hear today?

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To celebrate this national holiday, NAMI Whatcom will not be hosting our weekly connections support group on July 4th. Our next group will resume next tuesday on July 11th from 6:30-8pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and wish everyone a happy Fourth of July! 🎉

[Liberal Jane @liberaljanee]

🖤Not all disabilities are visible. People with invisible disabilities or illnesses are not 'lying' or 'looking for attention.'

✨ End the stigma around invisible illness.

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

This is your mid-week reminder that it will be okay. *You* will be okay. 😌💕

In the meantime, please reach out for #support if you need it. Call or text 988 or chat https://t.co/CWYD1ZcjGD. You can also reach @CrisisTextLine by texting MHA to 741741.

🎨: @positivepresent

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Our 2nd module of the DBT Skills Training is coming up fast! Anyone interested in learning DBT therapy skills are welcome to attend. Do keep in mind that spots are limited and registration is required at https://t.co/0lsr3k5zID

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Reminder, you are #MoreThanEnough!

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To wrap up #TDAwarenessWeek, it is important to acknowledge that all experiences are valid. Symptoms can vary, so finding resources that are supportive and sustaining can make a huge impact.

Feel free to check out https://t.co/ONUBfrkIy5 for more info!
#TalkAboutTD @neurocrine

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In recognition of #TDAwarenessWeek, let’s dive into what TD is –

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder, impacting about 600,000 people in the U.S. alone.

Feel free to check out https://t.co/ONUBfrkIy5 for more info!
#TalkAboutTD @neurocrine

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month!
To kick it off, #TDAwarenessWeek runs from May 1st to May 7th, so stay tuned as we will be posting more throughout the week.

Feel free to check out https://t.co/ONUBfrlgnD for more info!
#TalkAboutTD @neurocrine

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

You don’t have to put yourself under so much pressure

Image: @nikkimiles_

[Stamp Out Stigma @StampStigma]

Good morning. Be easy on yourself today. 💫

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Keep persevering. Just because it’s taking a long time, doesn’t mean it isn’t happening

Image: @nikkimiles_

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

We're here for you! 💙

Artwork by @ hello.shannon (on Instagram)

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This coming up Monday, April 10th, join us at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center to gather with friends, family and community.

Starts at 6pm, bring yourself, some snacks and enjoy each others company!

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenss #NAMI #NAMIWhatcom #recovery

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"I have developed some skills to guide me through moments of difficulty — to ride out the wave."

Read our latest blog post, "What I’ve Learned on My Mental Health Journey."

https://t.co/uYTuAcyF2z

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One year anniversary of #onewordonestory

Check out the videos at:
https://t.co/KX0HHTm570

[The Trevor Project @TrevorProject]

Stories of self-discovery, genuine allyships and gender euphoria — told by trans young people.

We're proud to announce the first episode of Sharing Space, moderated by longtime supporter of The Trevor Project Daniel Radcliffe. Watch the full episode this Friday at 9 AM ET.