Welcome Debbie Scott!
January 15, 20192019 is a big year for NAMI Iowa, with lots of growth planned and exciting expansions to programs. One of these is a bigger focus on the Ending the Silence program. Ending the Silence is a NAMI signature program. This is a free program aimed at middle school to college age students, school staff, or families. A lead adult gives a presentation about the facts of mental illness and a young adult follows with a presentation about their Read More
Fall Conference Schedule
NAMI Iowa makes a concentrated effort to have representation at a variety of conferences around the state. Because mental health does not discriminate, we want to have a presence at conferences for all ages, races, genders, etc. You can find a NAMI Iowa table along with many mental health resources at the following state wide conferences this fall.
Iowa State Association of Counties Annual Conference, August 23-24
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Welcome Tara, NAMI Iowa’s New Intern
My name is Tara Larson and I’m a senior at Iowa State University. I’m studying journalism and mass communication as well as working toward a minor in general business. I’m working with NAMI Iowa this summer as the communication and events intern.
Throughout the school year I stay busy working with the Iowa State University Foundation as their student development assistant, and I work on campus for the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication Read More
Welcome Heather Strachan!
We are excited to welcome a new Program Manager and Director of the OCA, following Judy Davis’ retirement. Welcome to Heather Strachan, who will be starting on July 1st!
Heather Strachan is a native of Humboldt, Iowa, and attended Iowa State University, majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication. Heather’s professional background includes campaign organization as well as public policy and program development, notably helping found the state and national Urban-Ag Academy initiatives in 2011-2012.
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Beautiful Minds 2018: Bringing History to Life
NAMI Iowa’s 2nd annual Beautiful Minds was another roaring success with attendees enjoying a night of entertainment and learning about mental health. As a review, Beautiful Minds showcases famous artists, actors and thinkers who lived with a mental illness. Beginning with a reception at Des Moines University, guests were able to interact with all actors and actresses playing these famous artists. From Doris Day to Lady Gaga, celebrities were brought to life! After the reception concluded, guests went to individual Read More
Managing SAD in Iowa’s uncertain weather
With record-breaking temperatures dropping to below 30 with snow on the ground, much of central and northern Iowa has become a dismal place to spend the month of April—especially for people with seasonal affective disorder.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a recurring type of depression where a person experiences the same symptoms as major depressive disorder during a specific season, most typically during winter. These symptoms include having low energy, feeling depressed or hopeless, problems with sleeping, difficulty concentrating Read More