smoking & vaping Living with a mental illness can be difficult, and some people may turn to smoking as a way to cope with symptoms or handle stressful life events. About 18 million people with mental illness currently use tobacco products, and adults with mental illness use cigarettes at higher rates than those without a mental illness. Although it […]
NAMI NH Annual Awards & NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award Recognize Granite Staters Dedicated to Improving Lives Affected by Mental Illness and Suicide (L to R): Fred Poisson; Nancy Fennell; Dr. Patrick Hattan; Jaime Rose-Kelly; Pierce Connolly; Timothy Weeks; Officer James Gould (Photo credit: Rob Zielinski of RobImage) On June 25th, a group of remarkable Granite
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Our June Volunteer of the Month is Kelly Casey! Kelly became a NAMI NH In Our Own Voice Presenter after being inspired by a colleague who had been volunteering in the role for years — a perfect example of the ripple effect of hope. Today, Kelly shares her story with communities across New Hampshire, inspiring
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Your voice made a difference. Today, mental health advocates gathered in Concord to share their support for expanding access to wraparound services for youth and families and to urge House Representatives to pass SB 498. All morning, the halls of the State House were lined with green – with advocates wearing shirts and holding signs
Discrimination has a direct negative impact on mental health, particularly youth mental health. A 2024 study showed that 68% of transgender and nonbinary young people in New Hampshire reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety, 44% experienced depression, and 40% seriously considered attempting suicide. These outcomes result in large part from experiences with discrimination and being unable
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NAMI Next Gen NH Your Voice. Your Story. Real Impact. NAMI Next Gen NH (NNG) is a leadership and advocacy program for Granite Staters ages 18–25 who are ready to take action for mental health. This is your space to speak up, build skills, and help change how mental health is understood and supported across
NAMI On Campus Empower Your Campus: Start a NAMI On Campus NH Club Today Do you want to end mental health stigma and create a more supportive school environment? A student-led NAMI On Campus club can help make that happen. NAMI On Campus NH brings students together to raise awareness, educate peers, and advocate for
April 19 – 25 is Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026! Every year, we recognize this week to celebrate the steadfast and foundational work of our volunteers to advance our mission and improve the lives of all people affected by mental illness and suicide here in New Hampshire. As a grassroots organization, our volunteers are one of
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Every year, NAMI NH provides the opportunity for our community to share who is giving them hope through their work to support mental health and suicide prevention here in the Granite State. Our annual awards recognize important roles such as Volunteer of the Year, Systems Transformation Leader, Mental Health Supporter, Legislator of the Year, and
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by Cheryl Guerin I’m an eighties child, so the term “fast forward” to me means pushing the button on the cassette player to get to the next song. Of course, you have to push it just a little bit, then a little bit more, trying to find that exact right place where the next song
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