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CLEAR ANSWERS TO LOUISIANA MENTAL HEALTH

We provide education, resources, and awareness around early psychosis detection.

Join us as we debunk the stigma and myths around psychosis! Helping New Orleans better understand and treat psychosis while working to decrease the stigma of seeking mental health care.

10/30/2026

The future of brain science is giving us new reasons to HOPE! 💙

On this episode of Reality Check, Dr. Ann Conn reflects on emerging research that is helping us better understand bipolar disorder, brain health, relapse, stress, and the complex patterns that shape mental health experiences.

From genetics and brain imaging to wearables and AI, new tools are allowing researchers to see connections that were once impossible to track — including how sleep, movement, medication, stress, and symptoms may interact over time.

For families and individuals impacted by serious mental illness, this kind of progress matters. It can move us closer to clearer answers, more personalized care, and a deeper understanding of what support can look like.

Tune into Reality Check to hear more from Dr. Ann Conn on grief, brain health, research, and hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVZTm3QeT3k!

10/26/2026

Three weeks until we gather for a night with PURPOSE! 💙

In My Mind 2026 is ALMOST here, and we cannot wait to fill the room with music, art, conversation, and community in support of psychosis awareness.

Every ticket helps make this MISSION more visible — creating space for more compassion, more understanding, and more support for individuals and families impacted by psychosis.

Join us on Friday, November 13 at Margaret Place and be part of an evening that helps move the conversation forward!

Secure your tickets today: https://securetu.tulane.edu/s/1586/Giving/16/events.aspx?sid=1586&gid=2&pgid=15126&cid=33528.

10/21/2026

A diagnosis can open the door to care — but it can also carry stigma, frustration, and questions that do not always fit neatly into a box! ⬇️

On this episode of Reality Check, Dr. Ann Conn reflects on the complexity of mental health diagnoses, the limitations of the systems families often have to navigate, and the hope she feels for what research may make possible in the future.

Her perspective is a reminder that people are more than labels, and brain health is far more interconnected than many of us are taught to believe!

As understanding grows, so does the possibility for more compassionate care, better answers, and support that reflects the full complexity of each person’s experience.

Tune into Part 1 of this conversation with Dr. Ann Conn on Reality Check.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVZTm3QeT3k

10/19/2026

Only a few weeks away... 💙

In My Mind 2026 is coming up on Friday, November 13, bringing our community together for an evening of live music, art, connection, and psychosis awareness!

This benefit is an opportunity to show up for individuals and families impacted by psychosis, help reduce stigma, and support a future rooted in compassion, community, and recovery.

Secure your tickets today and join CALM for a night that reminds us why awareness matters.

Psychosis is REAL. So is RECOVERY.

https://securetu.tulane.edu/s/1586/Giving/16/events.aspx?sid=1586&gid=2&pgid=15126&cid=33528

10/14/2026

When you’re worried about someone you care about, it can be hard to know what to do next! 💙

You may notice changes, feel unsure about what they mean, or worry about saying the wrong thing. But you don’t need to have all the answers to take a supportive first step.

Sometimes, care starts with paying attention, asking gently, listening without judgment, and learning more.

If you’re concerned about someone, CALM’s Family + Friends Quiz can help you better understand what you’re noticing and explore what next steps may be helpful!

https://calmnola.org/friend-and-family-quiz/

10/12/2026

Some stories stay with you LONG after you hear them... 💙

On the newest episode of Reality Check, Ann Conn, MD shares a deeply personal story as both a physician and a mother — one shaped by mental illness, grief, and the lifelong process of learning how to carry unimaginable loss.

Her words are a POWERFUL reminder that mental health can touch ANY family, even those with deep medical knowledge and access to care. And when we talk about psychosis, we must also make space for the people, families, and loved ones whose lives are forever changed by it!

This conversation is tender, honest, and deeply human — honoring grief while continuing to point toward awareness, understanding, and the urgent need for support.

Tune into Part 1 of this conversation with Dr. Ann Conn on Reality Check.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVZTm3QeT3k

10/09/2026

Don’t miss your chance to be part of In My Mind ’26! 💙

On Friday, November 13, we're bringing the New Orleans community together for an evening of music, art, connection, and psychosis awareness — featuring The Nabil Muquit Quartet and special guest Michelle Hammer of Schizophrenic NYC.

This benefit is MORE than a night out...

It’s an opportunity to show up for individuals and families impacted by psychosis, help reduce stigma, and support a future where recovery feels more visible, understood, and possible.

Secure your tickets today and join us for a meaningful night in support of awareness, compassion, and care.

https://securetu.tulane.edu/s/1586/Giving/16/events.aspx?sid=1586&gid=2&pgid=15126&cid=33528

10/07/2026

Talking about psychosis DOESN'T have to start with fear...

It can start with curiosity.
With compassion.
With asking better questions.
With listening without judgment.
With remembering that behind every experience is a person who deserves care, dignity, and support.

When conversations about psychosis feel safer, it becomes easier for people to speak up, ask questions, and reach out before they feel alone or overwhelmed.

So we want to hear from you: How can we make conversations about psychosis feel less scary? Let us know in the comments.

10/05/2026

Taking the first step toward support can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re still trying to make sense of what you’re experiencing!

CALM’s self-check quiz is a simple, private place to begin. It’s designed to help you reflect on possible symptoms of psychosis and explore whether support may be helpful.

You DON'T need all the answers to start asking questions.

Start with one small step — take CALM’s self-check quiz today: https://calmnola.org/individuals-quiz/.

10/02/2026

What could change if support came EARLIER? 💙

Program Coordinator, Patricia Hawley, LCSW, BACS, shares how her background in social work, trauma-informed care, and systems-level advocacy led her to EPIC-NOLA and to the work of supporting people at clinical high risk.

After years of working with people facing some of the most serious consequences of unmet mental health needs, Patricia began thinking about what becomes possible when people have access to care, understanding, and resources sooner.

That’s the heart of CHR support: helping people ask questions, better understand what they may be experiencing, and connect with care before things feel harder to manage.

Because earlier support can mean more clarity, more options, and more hope.

Earlier is EASIER.

Address

4000 Bienville Street Ste G
New Orleans, LA
70119

Website

http://www.CALMnola.org/

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