NAMI Central Texas is excited to announce Kate Hix as its Executive Director. “We are thrilled and fortunate to welcome Kate as our Executive Director,” said Julie Almendral, President of the NAMI Central Texas Board of Directors. “She brings a wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector, as well as […]
Concerns, teacher changes arise as Texas students return to classrooms
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands of students across Central Texas will return to the classroom Wednesday, many of them for the first time in two years as remote learning ends for some districts. Watch the full story
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, […]
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 […]
Expert: Parents should watch for signs of anxiety, depression as students return to classroom
AUSTIN (Austin American-Statesman) — It took time for students to adjust to online learning. It’ll also take them time to adapt to learning in classrooms, according to expert on education counseling who is advising parents to be on the lookout for signs of anxiety and depression in their kids. Classrooms provide […]
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. […]
Buckle Up: Eight things you can do to protect your mental health when you return to in-office work
These last few months, we’ve all been experiencing our fair share of figurative whiplash as we ride the “pandemic rollercoaster.” Even as Covid-19 numbers swing upwards again, many people are navigating the transition back to in-office work. Those transitions come packed with worry, anxiety, and even more uncertainty. So, it’s […]
Minority Mental Health Month Resources
In 2008, the US House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It is no coincidence that this awareness month is distinct from Mental Health Month in May. While mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, or identity, a […]