NAMI Merced County

On 03/28/26, NAMI Merced County hosted a Youth Mental Health First Aid training, an early intervention public education program. This training equipped participants with the tools to recognize warning signs, listen nonjudgmentally, provide reassurance, and connect individuals to appropriate support and services.

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The Facts about Underage Drinking - NAMI Merced County As children mature, it is natural for them to assert their independence, seek new challenges, and engage in risky behavior. Underage drinking is one such

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Mental Health College Guide

Home - NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

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Hope Starts With Us: Back to School Tips for Parents and Caregivers

Hope Starts With Us: Back to School Tips for Parents and Caregivers In this episode, Barb Solish, from NAMI’s Office of Innovation, guest hosts for a conversation with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Christine Crawford.

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Warning signs and symptoms...

Warning Signs and Symptoms Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn't always easy.

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Common mental health conditions:

Mental Health Conditions A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.

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Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.

With one conversation, asking someone how they’re really doing — and being ready to truly listen — can save lives. Because here's what we know: No one has to face this alone. Help exists. Healing is possible. And all it can take is for one person to start a conversation.