Self-care

Family and Friends is a support group for partners, spouses, siblings, adult children, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, guardians, caregivers, close friends and other family members of individuals with a mental illness or any mental health challenge.

This group provides opportunities to share valuable coping strategies and practical information that helps you support your loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6 to 7:30pm Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available:
naminycmetro.org/programs/family-friends

🗺️ If you are in the New York City area, in person groups are every first Tuesday, 2-3:30pm ET at the NAMI-NYC office. Check the link above for more information. ⬆️

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

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Mighties, let's get on the creativity train and talk about poetry this week! 🚂

Whether a simple free verse poem or ones filled with metaphors, smilies, and analogies, poetry can be a tool to creatively express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Some may find it beneficial to use this creative method to get their point across while others may prefer the more direct prose approach.

Do you use poetry to express yourself? Let us know by answering "true" or "false" in the comments below!

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We’re about to step into the weekend, Mighties! What do you hope to accomplish?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says that she will be resting and recovering from a long week and spending time with family.❤️

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It's that time of the week again, Mighties! Tell me three things you're thankful for in the comments 👇
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It's that time of the week again, Mighties! Tell me your three favorite things from the week in the comments below 👇
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There are so many different types of lists you can make! From medical to groceries, ones for work, errands, or finances, to just-for-fun ones like bucket lists.

What area of your life requires the most list-making?

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