NAMI New York State

10/12/2026

Join NAMI New York State for an upcoming webinar exploring the connection between extreme heat and schizophrenia. 🌡️

Hear from Dr. Samantha Green and Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum as they discuss heat-related health risks, warning signs, prevention strategies, and opportunities for action at the individual, clinical, community, and policy levels.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 2 PM - 3 PM ET
💻 Free virtual webinar | Zoom

➡️ Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1628D50HQzurJtGiKVDz4g #/registration

10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor the diverse cultures, histories and contributions of Indigenous communities.

For many Indigenous people, culture, community, family, connection to land and the wisdom of Elders can play an important role in mental health and well-being. Understanding the impact of history and supporting culturally responsive mental health care are important steps toward a more inclusive mental health system.

NAMI New York State will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13.

Learn more about Indigenous mental health and well-being at NAMI.org/Indigenous.

10/10/2026

🌎 Today is World Mental Health Day.

Today, we recognize the importance of mental health and the need for communities where everyone feels supported, heard, and able to access the care they need. It’s also a reminder that support and advocacy can help move us toward a future of mental health for all.

This November, let’s keep the conversation going at NAMI NYS EdCon 2026, November 13–15 in Albany. Join advocates, professionals, and community leaders for three days of learning, connection, meaningful conversations, and advocacy.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and join us at EdCon 2026: https://whova.com/portal/registration/V7Ajfo3KN-/

10/09/2026

When I’m not sure what to think or where to turn, I look to NAMI for evidence-based support available in my community. That’s when I know I am not alone. They help turn science into hope.

10/08/2026

Thank you to our incredible panelists! 💜

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined NAMI New York State for our conversation about tardive dyskinesia (TD). Thank you to Dr. Jose M. Rubio, Athena Kabylafkas, Amy Hefti, and Anja Eide for sharing your expertise, perspectives, and lived experiences.

Your willingness to educate, advocate, and share your stories helps create greater awareness and understanding around TD and the experiences of those affected by it.

Thank you for being part of this important conversation and for helping us continue to challenge stigma, elevate lived experience, and support better conversations around mental health and care.

Tardive Dyskinesia: Understanding TD and the Experiences of Those A...

10/08/2026

Why can we understand what happened to us and still struggle to feel safe?

At EdCon 2026, Dr. Kristen Szabla will lead “From Survival Mode to Nervous System Safety: Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma & Mental Illness Through the Lens of Neuroplasticity.”

This engaging, neuroscience-informed session will explore how trauma can reshape the brain and nervous system—and why responses like hypervigilance, panic, emotional overwhelm, dissociation, and nervous system exhaustion can feel automatic.

Dr. Szabla will connect neuroscience, lived experience, and trauma-informed insight to explore the role of neuroplasticity in healing and recovery, while sharing practical tools for nervous system regulation and psychological safety.

This session is designed to replace shame with understanding and empower participants, families, advocates, and community members with a deeper understanding of how trauma affects the brain and body—and how healing is possible.

📅 November 13–15, 2026
📍 Marriott Hotel, Albany, NY
🎤 EdCon 2026: Mental Health for All: Uplifting Each Other Through Support and Advocacy

Join us at EdCon 2026 for a deeper look at trauma, the nervous system, and the possibilities of healing through neuroplasticity.
https://whova.com/portal/registration/V7Ajfo3KN-/

10/07/2026

🎬 We’re just TWO days away! Get your tickets before they sell out.

Following the screening of Good Side of Bad, join us for a special Q&A featuring filmmakers Alethea Root and Jules Bruff, mental health advocate and .nyc founder Michelle Hammer, and NAMI NYS Schizophrenia Advisory Committee Member Angel Stanley.

📅 Friday, October 9 | 📍 The Palace Theatre, Syracuse
🎥 Doors Open: 6:30 PM | 💬 Q&A: 8:45 PM
🎟️ $15 | $5 for students — tickets available here: https://naminys.networkforgood.com/events/103957-good-side-of-bad-at-the-palace-theatre

Come watch, listen, and be part of the conversation. 💜

10/06/2026

What if we looked beyond survival and focused on pathways toward healing?

At EdCon 2026, Angelynn Lindor will lead “Beyond Survival: Bridging Trauma, Emotional Intelligence, and Community Healing.”

This session will explore how trauma-informed and emotionally intelligent approaches can transform responses to behavioral health challenges, particularly among justice-involved populations and underserved communities.

Participants will explore:

🧠 How trauma and unprocessed emotions can shape behavioral patterns
💭 The role of perception and emotional intelligence
🤝 Culturally responsive approaches centered on dignity and lived experience
🌱 Strategies that support accountability and long-term healing
🛠️ Practical tools for emotional regulation and interrupting cycles of harm

Drawing from clinical work in correctional settings and community and international speaking engagements, Angelynn will connect research to real-world strategies that can help create pathways from crisis to care.

📅 November 13–15, 2026
📍 Marriott Hotel, Albany, NY
🎤 EdCon 2026: Mental Health for All: Uplifting Each Other Through Support and Advocacy

Register for EdCon 2026 and join us for this important conversation on trauma, healing, and community: https://whova.com/portal/registration/V7Ajfo3KN-/

10/05/2026

🌟 Nominate an Outstanding Mental Health Provider!

Help us recognize providers whose compassion, dedication, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Know a provider who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! Selected providers will be featured in our E-News and receive a certificate of recognition. 💙

👉 Help us celebrate the providers making a difference in our communities: https://form.jotform.com/260535139355054

10/04/2026

Launching a NAMI On Campus chapter is only the first step. What does it take to make it last?

At EdCon 2026, Halle Gensler, NAMI Next Gen Advisor and Youth & Young Adult Engagement Coordinator at NAMI DuPage, will lead “From Launch to Legacy: Sustaining NAMI On Campus for the Long Term.”

This interactive session will explore practical strategies for building chapters that can thrive through leadership transitions and changing campus environments, including:

🎓 Student recruitment & retention
🌱 Leadership development & succession planning
🤝 Advisor engagement & campus partnerships
🔄 Building systems that support long-term sustainability
💬 Learning from challenges and sharing successful practices

Participants will leave with real-world examples, adaptable frameworks, and actionable tools they can use to strengthen their own NAMI On Campus communities.

📅 November 13–15, 2026
📍 Marriott Hotel, Albany, NY
🎤 EdCon 2026: Mental Health for All: Uplifting Each Other Through Support and Advocacy

Join us at EdCon 2026 and help build the next generation of student-led mental health advocacy!
https://whova.com/portal/registration/V7Ajfo3KN-/