You Are Not Alone
If you have a mental illness, you are not alone. One in five adult Americans will have a mental illness during their lifetime that is severe enough to require treatment. Many more have problems that prevent them from enjoying their lives. We are here to stand by you as you find help, hope, and recovery. Fortunately, effective treatments are now available for many mental illnesses. Unfortunately, most people do not seek help.
Mental Illness Is Not Your Fault Many wrongly believe their symptoms are their own fault or are caused by personal weakness. They think if they try hard enough they can overcome their problems by themselves, & they suffer unnecessarily. An individual with a mental illness needs treatment and help in coping with everyday problems In contrast, individuals who do not have a mental illness can usually deal with ordinary problems by themselves. At times of particular stress, however, even mentally healthy persons will find professional assistance useful.
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Annual Holiday Party NAMI Tulsa join us this season. Come one, come all! This is an open event. Date: December 13, 2018, Thursday Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 NAMI Tulsa provides: ▫️Turkey, ham, tea, water, paper goods. ▫️Door prizes! Guests are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert (recommended serving size, approx. 6). Every year NAMI Tulsa collects necessities during the holidays for those who are inpatient at two, local, psychiatric hospitals: ▫️Parkside ▫️Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health Desired, donation items: ▫️ Individually, packaged snacks ▫️ Toiletries: 1. toothbrushes 2. toothpaste 3. brushes 4. combs 5. body wash/shower gel; unable to accept bar soap ▫️non-skid slipper socks ▫️sweat pants ▫️sweat tops ▫️ hats ▫️gloves ▫️crossword-puzzle books Donations are collected on the night of our holiday party. We look forward to celebrating the season with you! |
NAMI Tulsa - Bulletins
Esperanza Hope To Cope: Your Life-Changing Guide to Temper the Anxiety of Change with Routine and Simplicity 11/13/18 11:40 am by Margaret LanningWhen transitions overwhelm your life with anxiety-inducing change, it’s time to simplify things and take steps to make your life easier.By Margaret Lanning When I was 28, I injured my lower left leg and ankle and spent six weeks relearning how to walk. It was my first intimate relationship with crutches and I got really good at swinging myself through the house on two sticks, even navigating stairs. The crutches enabled me to get up and move toward health and healing. W [...] Esperanza Hope To Cope: Why TurtlingTaking Time to Relax and RechargeIs Really Worth Trying to Ease Depression 11/13/18 11:40 am by Susan ReinhardtConsider “turtling”—like a tortoise that pulls inside for protection—as a method for righting ourselves by a self-induced time-out from pressures and worriesBy Susan Reinhardt Growing up southern, mama had quite a few sayings when it came to describing issues affecting mental health and wellbeing.One such phrase has stuck with me since I was young enough to slip teeth under the pillow and dream of fairies. I was eavesdropping on a conversation between my mother and [...] Esperanza Hope To Cope: Fall 2018 11/13/18 11:40 am by esperanza Mayim Bialik on Getting Help for DepressionMayim Bialik, known for playing Amy on The Big Bang Theory, is dishing on her real-life depression and anxiety so others might see a way forward.By Michele Wojciechowski FEATURESGrowth OpportunityTaking failure to heart can keep you stuck in despondency. Learn ways to turn a setback into a springboard.By Robin L. Flanigan 7 Simple Bedroom Changes For Better SleepTips to make your bedroom a haven of rejuvenation and crea [...] bpHope: Taking Yourself On: Want to Stop Bipolar Anger? Now You Can! 11/13/18 9:52 am Taking Yourself On: Want to Stop Bipolar Anger? Now You Can!November 13, 2018 at 09:52AM Debbie Jacobs(This and other articles are provided by some of our curated resources. We encourage readers to support them and continue to look to these sources in times of need and opportunity.) [...] |
We are the National Alliance On Mental Illness
We are the parents, brothers and sisters, children, spouses, and friends of people with serious mental illness; as well as those persons themselves. We share one another's pain and we share one another's hope. We are working to build a better tomorrow for our loved ones and for ourselves. Read more...
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What Can I Do?
Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. Each year, the movement grows stronger. Raising awareness on your own, as part of a small group or part of your community can make a difference. Taking action and raising awareness of mental health conditions can break down obstacles and improve the chance of recovery. Learn how you can make a difference in your community and for millions of Americans across the U.S. |
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Take the stigma-free Pledge
Mental health matters to everyone. Individuals, companies, organizations and others can all take the pledge to learn more about mental illness, to see a person for who they are and take action on mental health issues. Take the pledge and raise awareness. Learn about mental health—educate myself and others See the person not the illness—strive to listen, understand, tell my own story Take action—spread the word, raise awareness, make a difference |
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Members help each other cope, and get through hard times. They share information and experiences with local services and professionals. A warm circle of friends offers support and hope.
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NAMI Tulsa conducts many educational services at no charge to the public. We learn about long term mental illnesses such as schizophrenia & major & manic depression are biochemically caused brain diseases. They aren't caused by poor home environment. They aren't the result of character flaws. Scientific research has demonstrated these truths. Public education lacks sadly behind. We are changing that, with TV, radio and the press....
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We promote and assist many mental health research initiatives. Major depressive disorders are disrupting the lives of more than 10 million Americans. More than 100,000 new cases of schizophrenia are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Most of these occur ....
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