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Does Someone You Love Have a Mental Illness?

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  •  Understanding mental illness is step one. We can help! More info.

 

Nami Walks.

Sixth NAMI Mercer 5K Walk
"Changing Minds…One Step at a Time"
 When:   May 18, 2013, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton
Food --- Music --- Wellness Fair

Information   Registration    Directions to ETS
Kickoff Meeting Slideshow

 

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Congressman Rush Holt with walkers at the start of the 2012 NAMI Walk at ETS

NAMI Walk.

May 18, 2013 at ETS -- Plan Ahead!

 

NAMI Mercer's 11th Annual Night Out with NAMI was a fabulous success. The evening featured an exquisite concert by American Songstress, Ann Hampton Callaway. Guests enjoyed the music, a live and silent auction and a delicious dinner catered by Main Street of Princeton.

We thank all the sponsors, the patrons, the attendees and donors, and extend special thanks to the fantastic committee led by Karen Schotland for their hard work.

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See Video of Ann Hampton Callaway's Performance

 

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NAMI Walks.

May 18, 2013 at ETS
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NAMI Mercer Pillar Award - The Hon. Joseph E. Irenas

Night Out with NAMI -- A Medley of Songs by Ann Hampton Callaway
 
UPCOMING

Public Education Meetings

May 28, 7:30-9:00 pm
Anxiety Disorders: Understanding and Treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Speaker: Dr. Allen Weg, Licensed Psychologist, Founder and Executive Director of Stress & Anxiety Services of New Jersey, East Brunswick NJ

Come to increase your understanding of anxiety disorders and the application of CBT treatment for the differing anxiety disorders.

Other Programs

NAMI Basics will be offered in April and May

NAMI Connection: Recovery support group. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. 

IFSS/NAMI: Support for family members of adults with mental illness. Various dates and locations.

Details for all programs.

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Families Meeting the Challenge of Mental Illness
  

One family in four has a member with mental illness.  Mental illness affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and socio-economic levels.

In any given year, 5 million adults and 7.5 million children in America experience mental illness.

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Mental illnesses are no different than other illnesses. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas and anemia a disorder of the blood, mental illnesses are brain disorders that interfere with managing the everyday demands of life.

Many people from all walks of life have encountered mental illness. Getting help is the right thing to do. NAMI Mercer provides help in a sensitive, respectful way.

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Mental illness is treatable. With a combination of medication, psychosocial treatments, and support from family and others, recovery is highly probable.

Most people in treatment for serious mental illness realize significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life.

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NAMI Mercer is a grassroots organization of family members and mental health consumers. We inform ourselves, support one another, and advocate for recovery for all who live with mental illness.

If you or someone you love has a mental illness, contact us. You are not alone.

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