“The Bridge” Newsletter
Our newsletter, “The Bridge,” offers information about our local programs, courses, and community outreach activities as well as news of interest to our membership. We often include information about programs sponsored by other mental health support organizations in or near our affiliate towns. We publish the first Wednesday of each month, except in July and August. To inquire about submitting or collaborating on an article, contact us at nami.cmsx@gmail.com. To sign up to receive “The Bridge” via email, send us an email or use the form below.
We hope to expand our communication team and seek volunteers who might enjoy writing, sharing regional mental health news, or growing connections on social media. Let’s chat about communication! Contact us at nami.cmsx@gmail.com to discuss the volunteer opportunities.
President’s Message for October
October Activities
Emerson Hospital Resource List Update
Business Skills Appreciated
New Board Members Welcome
Remembering Don McKendry
Scarecrows & Jack-O’-Lanterns for Mental Health
Vote for the winning scarecrow at the 7th annual “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest at Cucurbit Farm in Acton. Don’t miss the line-up for the entire month of October and the Jack-O’-Lantern extravaganza called “Glow By” over Halloween weekend.
NAMI Massachusetts Annual Convention
NAMI Massachusetts 40th Annual State Convention
Saturday, November 5, 2022; Westin Hotel; Waltham, MA
Register now.
What is Anosognosia? We’re Starting a Family Support Group
Anosignosia, a lack of insight, describes a symptom experienced by those with serious mental illness in which a person cannot recognize that they have a mental health condition. We hope to create a Family Support Group for those supporting someone with anosignosia and seek candidates to serve as co-facilitators.
NAMI Blog: Mothers of Adult Children with SMI
Judith R. Smith, PhD, LCSW, doing research on women’s experiences as they age, discovered that adult mothers’ challenges centered around caring for their adult children who developed serious mental illness (SMI).
Events & Resources October
First NAMI Book “You Are Not Alone: NAMI’s Guide to Navigating Mental Health”
MGH Center of Excellence Videos on Recovery & Peers
#VoteForMentalHealth
Family-to-Family Courses Starting Soon
Helping Your Loved One Manage Depression Treatment
Youth Counseling Connection in Lexington
In Our Own Voice & Sharing Our Stories
October Calendar
Events & Resources September
Youth Suicide Prevention Webinar
Acton Boxborough United Way Community Resilience Project.
NERLC (Northeast Recovery Learning Community) September Highlights
Family Stress & Depression Event
President’s Message September
Tech Upgrades for NAMI Central Middlesex
Mental Health Omnibus Bill
Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHC)
Information Table Greeters Needed
“Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest
Learn how to participate in our 7th annual “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest starting this month at Cucurbit Farm in Acton.
In Our Own Voice for Veterans
We are partnering with Clear Path for Veterans of New England to host an In Our Own Voice presentation on September 20th
Newsletter Archives
Find previous posts from “The Bridge” organized by categories such as Resources and Personal Stories.
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