Finding the right support isn’t always easy and knowing where to start is often the hardest part. As a result, the NH Children’s System of Care (CSoC) has assembled this statewide list of ways to get help with topics ranging from pandemic mental health and special education to art therapy, counseling services for youth and…
“Welcoming a new baby into your home is a joyous time. But it can also be challenging. Some new parents experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, or PMADS, after their baby is born.” Learn more about PMADS and how you can support yourself or your loved one during this transition period in this informative article…
How you nourish your body in the postpartum period is important for a new mother’s own health and, if breastfeeding, for baby’s healthy growth and development. A balanced diet is important to help reduce the risk of mood disorders too. Eating well post-pregnancy can speed up the healing process, support milk production, and help with…
Everyone deserves a compassionate, equitable, effective mental health response during a crisis. It’s here! 💚 988, the 3-digit number for mental health, substance use and suicide crises is available nationwide for calls and text. What to expect when you contact 988: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, substance use or…
This is a great article written by Lindsay Murphy, the Associate Director of Child, Adolescent & Family Services, on the importance of physical activity and PLAY for mental wellness, especially for children and youth. Click HERE to read her article; “Physical Activity, Play and Mental Health; They are Related” in the Sunday Nashua Telegraph. Do…
On average 1 in 5 women worldwide struggle with maternal mental health disorders. Maternal mental health disorders are much more than the baby blues and consist of varied mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and feelings of isolation. But you are not alone! The US Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is…
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Our mental health affects how we think, feel, and act, and also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood, into adolescence, and through adulthood. Our partners at Greater Nashua Mental…
For many people the holiday season is an exciting and enjoyable time full of festivities, gatherings and merriment, but for many the holiday season leads to increased stress and can amplify feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, grief and loneliness. The holidays can be difficult for people who find themselves struggling in their personal lives or…
During times of community or world-wide crisis it’s easy to assume that young children don’t know what’s going on. But one thing’s for sure — children are very sensitive and tuned in to how their parents are feeling and the things they’re talking about. Children can sense when their parents are really worried, whether they’re…
NAMI NH offers the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program free of charge to participants. NAMI Family-to-Family is a 9-session education program for family, friends, loved ones, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication,…