NAMI New Jersey

06/11/2026

Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, but having a few coping strategies ready can make a difference in the moment. Learning how to slow your breathing, ground yourself, and recognize that the feeling will pass can help you regain a sense of control.

If panic attacks are affecting your daily life, know that support is available. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and you don't have to navigate it alone.

Learn more about panic disorder and available support: https://helplinefaqs.nami.org/article/263-how-do-i-help-someone-experiencing-a-panic-attack

06/10/2026

Providing care for a loved one living with a serious mental health condition can feel overwhelming, but support is available from people who understand the challenges caregivers face every day.

Confidential, free support and practical resources are available through the NAMI Family Caregiver Helpline.

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) and press 4 to connect with a Family Caregiver Helpline Specialist, or text "Family" to 62640.

06/09/2026

During Men’s Health Week, it’s important to remember that health includes mental health.

Many men experience mental health challenges, yet too often struggle in silence or delay seeking support. Taking care of your mental well-being, checking in on others, and reaching out when you need help are all important parts of overall health.

Whether you're looking for support for yourself or someone you care about, resources are available.

Learn more at: naminj.org/resources/

06/08/2026

Join a NAMI NJ online or in-person support group this week! Check out our specialty support groups and support groups by county affiliates & multicultural programs: https://conta.cc/49XEaHt

Email from NAMI New Jersey     The following groups are being offered online, using the Zoom platform: NAMI Family Support Group 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. ET Register for NAMI Fami

06/05/2026

New Medicaid Mandates Threaten Stability for Many People with Mental Illness

Email from NAMI New Jersey New Medicaid Mandates Threaten Stability for Many People with Mental Illness Arlington, VA — Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) expressed strong concerns

06/05/2026

A supportive workplace can make a meaningful difference in someone’s mental health and well-being. Creating a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and understood helps reduce stigma and encourages open conversations.

Support can look like encouraging healthy work-life balance, listening without judgment, and fostering an environment where people feel safe asking for help when they need it. Small actions can have a lasting impact.

Learn how to become a StigmaFree Company: nami.org/stigmafree-company/

Access NAMI’s Workplace Mental Health Crisis Guide: stigmafree.nami.org/guides/namis-workplace-mental-health-crisis-guide/

06/04/2026

PTSD Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding trauma-related conditions and the many ways they can impact a person’s thoughts, emotions, and daily life. Access to accurate information and supportive resources can play an important role in healing and recovery.

Learn more about PTSD, including signs and available support resources: nami.org/types-of-conditions/posttraumatic-stress-disorder/

06/03/2026

There are many misconceptions about bipolar disorder, but having a diagnosis does not change a person’s value, identity, or potential. With support, treatment, self-awareness, and routines that protect overall well-being, many people living with bipolar disorder continue to build meaningful lives, relationships, and careers.

Learning more about bipolar disorder and listening to people with lived experience can help create greater empathy and reduce harmful stereotypes.

What’s something you wish more people understood about bipolar disorder? Share below.

06/02/2026

Mental health and mental illness are related, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the distinction can help create a more informed perspective on emotional well-being and mental health conditions.

Knowing the difference is an important part of mental health education and awareness.

06/01/2026

New Jersey's planned Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Centers will provide community-based crisis care for those in a mental health or substance use crisis. But without state funding, these centers may not be able to open at all.

Families need immediate support as social media intensifies an already growing crisis.