Our Brains

Our brains are fascinating and complex. Recent research and technical advances have created new understandings about its complexity and fragility.  Brain health can be affected by viruses, by genetic predisposition to diseases, and by alcohol and drugs.

As President of NAMI of Whatcom County, I volunteer to help families who find themselves dealing with illnesses of the brain. These illnesses, such as depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia, can be harsh diseases. Often longheld misunderstandings about these illnesses and the stigma which follows encourage inappropriate treatments. NAMI serves as a support group for families; it advocates for better treatments and it educates the public about these illnesses.

• I offer a workshop for teachers and counselors regarding mental illnesses. To learn more see Workshop.
• To learn about effective responses to children suffering from mental illnesses see How to Help.
• To learn more about NAMI of Whatcom County, click on NAMI.
• To learn about NAMI's educational and support meetings, click on Support.