“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.
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President’s Message for December 2024
Lori Krinsky, President of NAMI Central Middlesex, talks about an opportunity to celebrate Diwali and our affiliate’s slate of candidates for our 2025 board of directors.
Save the Date: NAMI Central Middlesex Annual Meeting
Mark your calendar for January 27th to join NAMI Central Middlesex volunteers in person for our Annual Meeting where we’ll learn about DBT.
Ending the Silence, Scheduling for 2025
NAMI MA is scheduling Ending the Silence for Students for dates in 2025. Connect your school district to this impactful stigma reducing program.
Planting Tulips and Reducing Stigma
Community members gather to plant “Hope Gardens” and commit to encouraging conversation around mental heath..
McLean’s Guide to Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays
Managing the stress of the holiday season can sometimes be especially challenging for those living with mental health conditions. McLean Hospital offers up a guide for coping with it.
Hear it from Someone whose “Been There”
The public is invited to register for online presentations of NAMI’s powerful “In Our Own Voice” and “Sharing Our Stories” speaker programs. See the dates for December.
Online Basics Course for Parents of Adolescents
Registration is open for our January online Basics course .The NAMI Basics course is for parents/caregivers of children and adolescents showing signs of behavioral and emotional challenges.
New Start Date for in Person Family-to-Family in Boxborough
We have a new start date for our Family to Family course meeting in person on Monday evenings in Boxborough. The course will begin on November 18th. This class is for those supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition.
President’s Message for November 2024
Lori Krinsky, President of NAMI Central Middlesex, talks about connections in our mental health support community.
How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Depression, from the AARP
An article from AARP, which includes quotes from NAMI’s national medical director, outlines “what you should know and what you can do to help if you suspect or know that someone you care about has depression.”
Newsletter Archives
Find previous posts from “The Bridge” organized by categories such as Resources and Personal Stories.
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