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
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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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Do you have substance use disorder?
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Dr. Maureen O’Connor will explore the current state of California’s mental and behavioral health workforce, highlighting both challenges and opportunities.
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Are you an adult who lives with a mental health condition? Have you graduated from NAMI Peer-To-Peer Class?
We invite you to consider using your lived experience to support others in their journey toward better self-care and more independence. As a Peer Connector, you will be trained to work …