by Cheryl Guerin I love to bike. For years now, my sister, Kim, and I have made an effort to ride together whenever we can. We even did a four-day, 120-mile trip a couple of summers ago. Recently, my lifelong friend, Jenny, has started to take up riding, too. When I asked them to ride […]
Our August Volunteer of the Month is Kathie Roy, Family-to-Family Education Program Leader! Kathie Roy has been volunteering as a Family-to-Family (F2F) Education Program Leader for 10 years, and her impact is felt directly by the families she supports. Following one virtual F2F class, she and a co-leader continued meeting weekly with participants for several
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Marena Beale is a senior Social Work major at the University of New England, where she also minors in Public Health and Mental Health Rehabilitation. She currently serves as the Undergraduate Student Government President, leading student advocacy initiatives and working to improve the campus experience through collaboration, service, and leadership. Marena has been a passionate
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Mia Flegal is a Human Development and Family Science major with a minor in Public Health and a concentration in Child Life at Syracuse University. She is passionate about youth mental health, children’s wellness, and family-centered care. She plans to pursue a career as a Certified Child Life Specialist, helping children and families navigate healthcare
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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
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