Welcome to NAMI Western Minnesota
One in five people will experience a mental illness each year. These illnesses affect people of any age, race, religion, or socioeconomic status, and they affect the entire family. Mental illnesses are biological brain disorders and can disrupt a person’s thinking, feelings, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Mental illnesses are treatable medical conditions and thanks to research and medical advances, recovery is possible. Many people feel isolated by a mental illness due to the stigma and misinformation surrounding these conditions. If your life has been touched by a mental illness, you are not alone!
NAMI Western Minnesota is committed to improving the quality of life for people living with mental illnesses, erasing the stigma of mental illness, referring families and friends to existing resources, and influencing public policy. We serve the 5-county area of Western Minnesota including Kandiyohi, Swift, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Big Stone counties. Come to one of our meetings, support groups, classes, or events. All of our programs are offered free of charge.
NAMI Western Minnesota is committed to improving the quality of life for people living with mental illnesses, erasing the stigma of mental illness, referring families and friends to existing resources, and influencing public policy. We serve the 5-county area of Western Minnesota including Kandiyohi, Swift, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, and Big Stone counties. Come to one of our meetings, support groups, classes, or events. All of our programs are offered free of charge.
Affiliates Invite Public to Mental Health Awareness Month Special Event
All NAMI Minnesota affiliate members, supporters & community partners are invited to a special virtual event featuring an interactive presentation honoring Mental Health Awareness Month from 2 pm to 3:15 pm on May 23.
Hear Amritari Martinez, M.A., a NAMI Connection Facilitator, NAMI In Our Own Voice Presenter, Peer to Peer Instructor, former Patients Rights Advocate, and current Yoga and Meditation Teacher talk about her journey of recovery by introducing the principles of yoga and meditation that helped heal her life. After sharing her personal story, she will teach a Chair Yoga and guided Meditation Class to help participants feel peaceful and happy. Click here to register.
All NAMI affiliate members and supporters are also welcome to see the full Mental Health Awareness Month calendar of free online events including classes, panels, forums, author talks, activities for families and more. Register now to attend any, or all, of these special events!
Hear Amritari Martinez, M.A., a NAMI Connection Facilitator, NAMI In Our Own Voice Presenter, Peer to Peer Instructor, former Patients Rights Advocate, and current Yoga and Meditation Teacher talk about her journey of recovery by introducing the principles of yoga and meditation that helped heal her life. After sharing her personal story, she will teach a Chair Yoga and guided Meditation Class to help participants feel peaceful and happy. Click here to register.
All NAMI affiliate members and supporters are also welcome to see the full Mental Health Awareness Month calendar of free online events including classes, panels, forums, author talks, activities for families and more. Register now to attend any, or all, of these special events!
Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week Coming Up In May
May 2nd – 8th is Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Join NAMI Minnesota and its affiliates as we learn about Tardive Dyskinesia, a side effect of neuroleptics used to treat mental illnesses. This event will take place from noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, May 4.
Tardive Dyskinesia causes involuntary muscle movements outside of a person’s control that may include repetitive, jerking movements of the face, neck and tongue. One in four people who are treated with antipsychotics long term develop Tardive Dyskinesia.
To register for this event, click here.
Download a fact sheet, below, about Tardive Dyskinesia for more information.
Tardive Dyskinesia causes involuntary muscle movements outside of a person’s control that may include repetitive, jerking movements of the face, neck and tongue. One in four people who are treated with antipsychotics long term develop Tardive Dyskinesia.
To register for this event, click here.
Download a fact sheet, below, about Tardive Dyskinesia for more information.
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NAMI Western Minnesota is a proud affiliate of NAMI Minnesota.
