Events & Resources April 2023
NAMI In Our Own Voice Presentations
When: Tuesday, April 18
Time: 5 – 6 pm
Register for Apr IOOV presentation
NAMI Sharing Our Stories Presentations
When: Wednesday, April 26
Time: 5 – 6 pm
Register for Apr SOS presentation
Meet the Scientist Webinar:
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Changes in Infant Emotion Regulation Following Maternal Treatment for Postpartum Depression
Time: April 11, 2 pm
Register
Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 5 mothers and is associated with elevated rates of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive problems in offspring. It may have particularly negative effects on infant emotion regulation - the ability to modify emotions in the service of future goals. Emotion regulation plays a key role in the transmission of risk from mothers to offspring and is an important predictor of mental health across the lifespan. This webinar will discuss the results of a BBRF-funded study that examined the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy for postpartum depression on observed and neurophysiological markers of infant emotion regulation and the transmission of regulatory support from mothers to infants.
Bake it Till You Make it
Date: Saturday, April 15
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: In-person at the Sergeant Memorial Library, 427 Mass Ave., Boxborough, MA
Age range: Adults and teens 14+
Registration is required as space is limited: Register on the Event Calendar.
This is a mental health presentation in which author and baker, Dayna Altman, shares her mental health story while simultaneously conducting a cooking demonstration. Using ingredients as metaphors, Dayna discusses her trials and triumphs living with depression, OCD, and an eating disorder, as well as becoming an advocate in the mental health community. Participants will bake along with Dayna, in hopes of creating a fun, non-threatening environment, for all to learn, share, and grow.
Families for Depression Awareness:
Helping Teens Heal From Trauma
When: Tuesday, April 25 (Zoom)
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Learn more about Helping Teens Heal from Trauma & Register
In this webinar, Deborah Vinall, LMFT, Psy-D, defines trauma and discusses its impact on long-term wellness. She will also describe the signs of trauma in teens, effective treatment approaches, and practical strategies that caring adults can use to encourage teen mental wellness. Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.
NAMIWalks Mass: 19th Annual Walk
When: Saturday, May 20, 9 am - 1 pm
Where: Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA 02135
Join us for our 19th Annual NAMIWalks Massachusetts!
Interested in volunteering for the walk?
Register for NAMIWalks Mass today
Calendar
Refer to the Support Group page of our website to find contact details.
Thursday, April 6: Teen to Adult Parent Support Group (TTAPS), 7 – 8:30 pm
Monday, April 10: NAMI Central Middlesex Steering Committee Meeting, 7 pm. Contact us if you would like to participate: nami.cmsx@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 11: Family Support Group, Acton/Littleton, 7 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 11: Family Support Group, Winchester, 6:45 – 8:45 pm
Thursday, April 13: Family Support Group, Burlington, 7:30 – 8:45 pm
Thursday, April 20: Teen to Adult Parent Support Group (TTAPS), 7 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 25: Family Support Group, Acton/Littleton, 7 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 25: Family Support Group, Bedford, 7:30 – 9 pm
Saturday, May 20: NAMIWalks Massachusetts at Artesani Park in Brighton, MA, 9 am - 1 pm.
NAMI Central Middlesex Board of Directors 2023
All current board members may be contacted through the affiliate email address, namicmsx@gmail.com.
President: Lori Krinsky
Vice President: Open
Secretary: Rachel Krebs
Treasurer: Jennie Payne
Community Outreach Coordinator: Judy McKendry
NAMIWalks Coordinator: Tom Scurfield
Advocacy Coordinator: Lori Krinsky
Support & Education Coordinator: Ivy Pompei
Board Member at Large: Dee Febba
Board Member at Large: Kristin Howell
Board Member at Large: Dawn Bentley