Jenny Vandenbelt Photo Credit: Peter Vandenbelt Two University of Washington Bothell students, Samuel Moradbakhti (SM) and Ty Chapman (TC), learn what it is like to persevere through a mental illness from Jenny Vandenbelt (JV). By Ty Chapman and Samuel Moradbakhti Edited by Heather Agun, Siyi Cao, and Div...
By Mychael Hodges Edited By, Cameron Safai, Marc Cisneros, Sarah Jensen, Nicolle Osborn UW Bothell School of Business "Supporting NAMI Seattle on the board with my time and talents makes me feel like I'm helping others on their own journeys through mental illness and recovery...
Margaret Diddams and her daughter, Isabel Diddams. Photo taken by Mariam Dawood “Life is a struggle and a journey – connection lets us know we’re not alone,” says Seattle mental health advocate Dr. Margaret Diddams. By Aaron Carchia (AC) and Mariam Dawood (MD) Edited by Aiden Emmons, Tyler Hearing,...
Two UW Bothell students who struggle with the negative effects of mental health stigma discover how an aspiring executive is paving the way for the next generation by bringing awareness to mental health issues. A local aspiring executive is helping change society for the better through...
Gypsy Temple performs in the shadow of Seattle’s Great Wheel on May 1st, 2019. Photo credit: Laura Umetsu Gypsy Temple King Youngblood NAMI Benefit Concert Review By Tyler Mackie, NAMI Seattle guest writer UW Bothell School of Business It’s a beautiful early May evening, the sun is setting, and...
What Did Our Volunteers Do in 2018? Maybe you know that all of our community programs are led by volunteers, but what did our volunteers actually DO this year? I’m so glad you asked! With the start of a new year, I’ve been looking back over everything...
What an honor it is to join this incredible team and board. Thank you! As I reflect on the closing of 2018, I am thankful for the people who crossed my path this year. They have made me better, stronger and braver. I have lobbied in...
NAMI Friends and Family, I can hardly believe I'm writing this for my last newsletter as the Executive Director at NAMI Seattle. 5 years has flown by! We really kicked some butt this year and I feel so fortunate to close this chapter on a high note....
[button size='medium' style='' text='Give to NAMI Seattle' icon='fa-align-center' icon_color='' link='https://secure.everyaction.com/DR1ZoZ8tj0-6xw-r6Tvf0A2' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='#0095b3' font_style='normal' font_weight='700' text_align='center' margin=''] Hey NAMI Family. It's Ashley. I’m ready to talk. For real. It’s time. Every year around this time, we tell stories of recovery to inspire you and...
As a society, we are on the brink of an epidemic. The number of people in the U.S. who admit to being lonely is at 40% - double the reported numbers from the 1980s. There is a growing body of literature on loneliness and mental...
