CALMnola

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.

09/07/2026

Psychosis awareness DOESN'T only happen inside a clinic — it happens in the community! 💙

It happens when someone learns the signs. When a family knows where to turn. When a trusted neighbor, teacher, coach, or provider can help someone take the next step sooner.

That’s why CALM continues to show up across New Orleans and expand access to clear information, early support, and resources that meet people where they are.

Because the more our community understands psychosis, the easier it becomes to reduce stigma, recognize when someone may need support, and help people connect to care before crisis!

Psychosis is real. So is recovery. And awareness can change what comes next.

09/04/2026

Lived experience is shaped by MORE than a diagnosis! 💙

New episode of Reality Check is out NOW. Dr. Ashley Weiss and Serena Chaudhry speak with International Mental Health Activist Matthew Jackman about madness, distress, trauma, identity, family systems, and the social conditions that shape mental health experiences.

Matthew’s story is a powerful reminder that what gets labeled as “illness” often exists within a much larger context — grief, poverty, violence, stigma, lack of support, intergenerational trauma, and systems that do not always make room for the full story.

When we listen to lived experience, we are invited to look beyond labels and ask deeper questions about care, community, justice, and what people truly need to feel supported.

Tune in to the latest episode to hear more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYVkBneN_nY.

09/03/2026

For too long, psychosis has been surrounded by silence, fear, and misunderstanding — In My Mind was created to help change that! 💙

Join CALM on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Margaret Place in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District for an evening dedicated to bringing more awareness, compassion, and humanity to the conversation around psychosis.

This benefit is more than a night out. It’s a chance to gather in support of young people, families, and communities impacted by psychosis — and to help build a future where people feel less alone, less judged, and more connected to the care they deserve.

The evening will feature live music by The Nabil Muquit Quartet, food, drinks, and space for meaningful connection.

VIP Happy Hour: 6–7 PM
Party: 7–10 PM

Scan the QR code or visit (https://securetu.tulane.edu/s/1586/Giving/16/events.aspx?sid=1586&gid=2&pgid=15126&cid=33528) to register and be part of a night that reminds us what awareness can make possible.

Psychosis is REAL. So is RECOVERY.

09/02/2026

Recovery Month is a reminder that healing is not always linear, and recovery does not look the same for everyone! 💙

For some, recovery may mean reaching out for support for the first time. For others, it may look like rebuilding routine, finding community, asking questions, learning new coping tools, or taking one small step forward after a difficult season.

It can take time, care, patience, and the right support system. It can include hard days and hopeful ones. It can be deeply personal, and it deserves to be met with compassion — not stigma.

At CALM, we believe early support MATTERS. We believe people deserve clear answers, meaningful connection, and care that helps them feel less alone in what they’re experiencing.

This month and every month, we honor every person navigating recovery and every step it takes to get there!

Psychosis is REAL. So is RECOVERY.

08/31/2026

On Overdose Awareness Day, we honor the lives lost to overdose, hold space for the families and communities impacted, and reaffirm the importance of compassion over stigma!

Substance use, mental health, grief, and recovery are deeply connected — and no one should have to navigate those experiences alone.

Today is a reminder to lead with empathy, support people without judgment, and continue building communities where asking for help feels possible.

We remember. We support. We keep showing up.

08/28/2026

Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency — and recognizing the signs matters! 💙

In this episode of Reality Check, Serena Chaudhry and Dr. Ashley Weiss speak with Aaisha Alvi about the importance of awareness, education, and taking symptoms seriously when someone reaches out for help.

When a person shares that they are hearing voices, feeling unsafe, or experiencing thoughts that frighten them, the response should NEVER be dismissal. It should be urgency, compassion, and connection to care!

This conversation is a reminder that every provider, every support system, and every community has a role to play in recognizing postpartum psychosis and helping people get the care they need.

Tune into the latest episode to hear more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2JB6UM8sC4&t=1s.

08/26/2026

Getting support EARLY can make a meaningful difference! 💙

It can give someone more time to ask questions, understand what they’re experiencing, and connect with care before things feel harder to manage.

But stigma, fear, confusion, or not knowing where to start can keep people silent.

That’s why open conversations MATTER.

So we want to hear from you: What do you wish more people understood about getting support early? Let us know in the comments below.

08/24/2026

Getting support early doesn’t have to start with a big, overwhelming step! 💙

Sometimes, it starts with noticing that something feels different and giving yourself permission to ask questions, seek clarity, or talk to someone you trust.

You don’t need to have the perfect words. You don’t need to know exactly what’s happening. And you don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to take yourself seriously.

Early support can help create more space for understanding, connection, and care.

Visit our website to learn more about psychosis, early support, and resources that can help you take the next step: https://calmnola.org/!

08/21/2026

When someone is brave enough to say what they’re experiencing, they DESERVE to be heard, believed, and connected to care! 💙

In this episode of Reality Check, we sat down to speak with Aaisha Alvi about postpartum psychosis, the danger of missed symptoms, and why better awareness is urgently needed across families, communities, and care systems.

Psychosis should NEVER be dismissed because it feels uncomfortable to talk about. The more we understand the signs, the more prepared we are to respond with compassion, urgency, and support!

Aaisha’s story is a POWERFUL reminder that education matters, listening matters, and taking people seriously can save lives.

Tune into the latest episode to hear more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2JB6UM8sC4&t=1s!

08/19/2026

Sometimes, reaching out starts with a few honest words:

“I don’t feel like myself.”
“Something feels different.”
“I’m having a hard time.”
“I don’t know how to explain it, but I think I need help.”

That can be ENOUGH to begin!

If you or someone you care about is experiencing thoughts, feelings, or changes that feel confusing or hard to explain, CALM is here with resources to help you take the next step!

Psychosis is REAL. So is RECOVERY.

https://calmnola.org/

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