Using mindfulness techniques to support mental health has been a strategy of various cultures for millennia. New research sheds light on how and why these techniques actually work. Join Chris Goddin, owner and licensed acupuncturist with Balance Wellness Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, as we dive into the why’s and how’s […]
Mental Health: It’s Time to End the Ambivalence
Why do insurance companies still feel free to deny medically necessary treatments for mental health conditions, even while claiming to cover them? Why do governments still hesitate to enforce laws for mental health parity? And why does our culture both endorse and ignore the realities of mental health? Dr. Morehead […]
Is it autism? Mental illness? Both? How to navigate double diagnosis
AUSTIN (Austin American-Statesman) — Is this autism? Is this anxiety? ADHD? Depression? A behavioral disorder? For parents of kids with autism, often the answer in day-to-day life is a combination of those things. Recent studies show a strong link between autism and a mental health condition. Last year, the University of British […]
What is ‘Rest Week’? Austin employers revamp mental health responses
AUSTIN (KXAN) — By all accounts, University of Texas Austin Professor Kasey Claborn considers herself a Type A worker. As a research scientist and clinical psychologist at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, productivity has always been at the forefront of her managerial approach. Then, the pandemic hit. As […]
Miraval Resorts Rejuvenation Stay Giveaway
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, Miraval Austin, in partnership with NAMI Central Texas, is giving away a 4-day, 3-night transformative stay at the Miraval Austin Resort & Spa. Follow or visit NAMI Central Texas to get all the latest on our free programming, […]
10 Questions for Self-Care
Think of yourself as a battery – you need time to recharge. Be gentle with yourself; remember you deserve help and support. 1. Have you bathed today? If it’s been over 24 hours, try a quick shower or bath. 2. Have you eaten anything healthy in the past few hours? […]
Central Texas nonprofit raises $276K for more mental health resources
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s been six years since Austin resident Marcia Oakes’ son, Jake, died by suicide in 2015. Since his passing, she’s continued her mission on raising awareness on mental health struggles, one step at a time. Each year, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Central Texas hosts NAMIWalks, an […]
Proactive Steps to Preventing Suicide
With suicide rates on the rise for almost all demographics, there are no communities that are not touched by the tragedy of suicide. But we know that suicide is often preventable. Join NAMI Central Texas staff as we take a look at the basic, practical steps we can take in […]
In the News: How UT Austin is reimagining mental health resources, crisis response
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In 2019, the University of Texas Police Department received 500 calls for mental health crises happening in and around campus. Now, the university is unveiling a new mental health crisis response program to help mental health emergencies and provide support for students, faculty and staff in need. […]
A Neurological Approach to Treating Addiction and Trauma
Join NAMI Central Texas as we dive into the science and neurobiology of Substance Use Disorders and Toxic Stress, to better understand common behaviors associated with those experiencing addiction and alcoholism, particularly in early recovery. Rachel Garner from The Right Step Hill Country & Promises Austin will present a neurosequential […]