In this issue: NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025, NAMI California Conference, 2025 Disability Awareness Day, September 9 General Meeting Recap, Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), NAMI-SCC Invited to Speak at State Capitol, NAMI-SCC Outreach Within the Community, Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Chiu, Planned Giving of Retirement Plans & Life Insurance
For decades, physical health and mental health were viewed as separate conditions. Anything above the neck—an ear infection, sore throat, or common cold—meant a trip to primary care doctors. But if the patient showed symptoms of mental instability, doctors wrote referrals to psychiatrists.
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Stanford University School of Medicine is looking for participants to take part in research study that involves a 1-hour anonymous phone interview.
In this issue: Join Us for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025!, September 9 General Meeting, Dr. Hogan Shy, Education Classes, NAMI California Conference, September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Maternal Mental Health Symposium, NAMIWalks SCC Kickoff Recap, New Tool to Report “Problem”, Unlicensed Group Housing, SCC Behavioral Health Board, Jeff and Tardive Dyskinesia
Dr. Hogan Shy will present a review of mental health within primary care, examining the current state of mental health in the general population and emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues.
Stanford University and local community organizations from East San Jose are teaming up to conduct a research study to see on how to overcome everyday challenges helps the Latine community connect with the support to improve their access to services and resources!
In this issue: NAMIWalks Silicon Valley Kickoff changed to August 2, 2025, It’s Time to Sign Up for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025!, June 10 General Meeting Recap, FaithNet Mental Health 101, Thank You to our Donors, NAMI California Conference, A Beautiful Day for Community, Bunching Charitable Gifts
When an individual is in the midst of a mental health crisis, time is precious and treatment is critical—finding a hospital bed, doctor, or psychologist oftentimes comes down to luck and luck doesn’t equate to care.
In this issue: NAMI-SCC Annual Picnic, June 10 General Meeting, Changes of NAMI-Santa Clara County Bylaws, NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2025, Mental Health Awareness Month with FaithNet, NAMI National Convention (NAMICon), NAMI California Conference, FREE Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training, Could it Be Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)?, Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Hardijanto, Money Makes the World Go Round, Life-Income Gifts
Dr. Maureen O’Connor will explore the current state of California’s mental and behavioral health workforce, highlighting both challenges and opportunities.