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Men face unique challenges relating to their mental health. In the U.S., men account for approximately 75% of all suicide deaths. To address and support men’s mental health needs, we first need to understand it. The problem is: most men don’t talk about their mental health. 40% of men have never spoken about their mental […]

September 2024’s Volunteers of the Month are the Eastman Family! For the Eastman Family, Chuck, April and their daughter, Kelsey, mental health advocacy is a family affair. They joined as volunteers in 2010 and have been going strong ever since. Over the past fourteen years, Chuck has served on our Board of Directors, April has

August 2024’s Volunteer of the Month is Lauren Ariano! Lauren is an amazing young adult with a promising future who brings hope to individuals and families impacted by mental illness.  Lauren was a founding member of the NAMI On Campus (NOC) program at the University of New Hampshire.  Through her leadership, the UNH NOC club

NAMI NH is pleased to share that Liz Hodgkins, CVA, is the organization’s new Deputy Director. Liz has been on staff at NAMI NH for the past 10 years, serving most recently as Director of Adult Programs.  Certified in Volunteer Administration, Liz has worked to strengthen NAMI NH’s services by developing more robust volunteer programming and cultivating relationships with an essential network of

We are celebrating two volunteers in July 2024 – Maggie Dolfini and Laurie Sanborn! Maggie and Laurie provide education and support as NAMI Basics Education Program Leaders to parents and primary caregivers who are often at a loss for where to turn regarding their child’s/youth’s mental health challenges.  This is a such a vulnerable time

Friday, July 12th was NAMI NH Deputy Director Bernie Seifert’s last work day – though she remains a treasured member of our NAMI NH Family. Bernie has been on staff at NAMI NH for the past 16 years, serving as Director of Adult Programs before becoming Deputy Director.  Reflecting on Bernie’s time with NAMI NH, Executive Director Susan Stearns noted, “NAMI NH has

by Sam Hawkins This fall, hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters will head to the polls to cast their vote and decide who will lead our state and nation in the coming years. Voting is one of our fundamental rights and is one of the most effective ways individuals can ensure their communities are representative

On June 20th, seven remarkable Granite Staters were recognized with 2024 NAMI NH Annual Awards during the NAMI NH Annual Meeting. All of these individuals have gone above and beyond to support folks affected by mental illness and suicide. These awards honor an exemplary group who work hard, dream big, and dedicate themselves day after day to

June 2024’s Volunteer of the Month is Crystal Andres! Crystal is a volunteer that just keeps giving.  She first connected with NAMI NH by taking the It’s Your Move Advocacy Training during the pandemic.  Since then, she has become a NAMI Basics Education Program Leader, an In Our Own Voice presenter, and most recently NAMI