Everyone needs some time alone.  But for those who seek time alone out of fear of social interactions, spending more time alone than usual can actually cause greater anxiety when socializing.  Researchers from the University of Buffalo evaluated how spending…

This year I took part in an online Christmas Book Exchange! This was hosted by the lovely Lauren and will hopefully be run again next year, so please do go and give her a follow if you would like to…

You hate your job, mortality has you by the throat, and you’re lost. No doubt in your mind, it’s a midlife crisis. Well, let’s say you’re right. Does it mean changes for the new year? The post Midlife crisis: Changes…

The overwhelming pressure to be happy and enjoy family gatherings triggers social anxiety among a lot of people. Let us dive deeper into some of the most effective and least intimidating ways to deal with social anxiety during holiday season…

This is my first time doing something like this, but I really felt like I needed to get this stuff off my chest. I have had anxiety for about 10 years now. At first it was something very scary, I…

Is there an ideal time of day to schedule a therapy session? It may depend heavily on the individual. Every person has a different schedule and lifestyle, and it may take some trial and error before you find the time…

Thursdays with NAMI: New Year’s Resolutions with NAMI NC Board President Diane Krisanda and Executive Director Garry Crites Thursday, January 5, 2023 This will be a candid discussion of where NAMI North Carolina has been, what we’ve overcome, and where…

Please note that NAMI NC will be closed for the holiday from Friday, December 23 through Friday, December 30. We will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023. Our Helpline will also be closed during this time. If you have a…

NAMI and its affiliates have adapted many NAMI programs to meet the needs of maintaining a social distance between participants during the pandemic. Highlights of our virtual and online programs are listed below. HYBRID CLASSES (Offered In-Person, but with a…

All of us were negatively affected by the disorienting life changes that the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly dropped into our lives. But according to a new study led by a researcher from the Keck School of Medicine at USC, mothers who…