“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.
Introducing the 2022 “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrows!
This slideshow of our 2022 “Stand Up to Stigma” scarecrows will make you smile. Check out the Jack-O’- Lantern Glow By event too.
College Panel: Review and Improve
After 10 very informative and successful years, the College Panel event from NAMI Central Middlesex will get a refresh. If you navigated college while living with a mental health condition, supported someone who did, attended a previous College Panel event, or have a history working with high school students, your perspective would be most welcome.
Events & Resources November
Acton-Boxborough United Way: Share Your Story
Affiliate Annual Meeting: January 23, 2023
In Our Own Voice
Sharing Our Stories
Alternatives to Suicide Peer Group
Grow a Strong Family offers Education on Psychosis
November Calendar
NAMI Central Middlesex Board of Directors
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).
Newsletter Archives
Find previous posts from “The Bridge” organized by categories such as Resources and Personal Stories.
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