In Crisis
In Crisis

Connections Recovery Support Groups Resuming

In-person meetings are held the 2nd Monday’s of the month from 7-8:30pm at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2261 Walton Way, Augusta, GA. Visit our Support Group Page to find out more information. 

We need YOUR help supporting our Augusta Support Groups

 

Learn how you can get involved today! Email: FAMILYPROGRAMS@NAMIGA.ORG

Together We Are here for you

Please join us on the second Monday for the Connection
Recovery Support Group and the third Monday for our
Family Support Group. 

For more information visit Our Support Page

More Events Coming up Soon:

National Depression Screening Oct 5, 2023 10am-2pm

CSS Resource Fair Oct 5, 2023 at 10am-7pm

About 988

 

In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Here are some resources about this vital first step towards a transformed crisis care system in America.

Support Groups

Support Groups

Because we are in this together and you are not alone

In Crisis

In Crisis

Because we are in this together and you are not alone

Resources

Resources

Education

Education

NAMI has a variety of free mental health education resources

Advocate

Advocate

People living with mental health conditions must know that they are not alone

Gallery

Gallery

Take a look at our collection of photos and videos of our local Augusta Chapter

NAMI Augusta is Augusta’s Voice on Mental Health. We’re here for you. No matter what. 

New Research Suggests Positive Parenting May Protect Youth Brain Development from Effects of Childhood Stress

by | September 12, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

Childhood stress and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) negatively impact the brain development of children as shown in decreased hippocampal volume. However, positive parenting strategies, such as expressions of warmth and support, may help protect against...
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SAMHSA Releases NSDUH LGB Behavioral Health 2021-22 Report

by | September 12, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

The most recent update of results from SAMHSA’s 2021-2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) highlights mental health disparities faced by sexual minority adults, particularly bisexual females. More than half of all bisexual females had any mental illness...
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Lived Experience-Led Research to Address Early Death in People with Serious Mental Illness

by | September 12, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

Compared to the general population, people diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI) face a shorter life expectancy by approximately 10 to 25 years. In May, a virtual roundtable convened 40 individuals – many with firsthand or caregiving lived experience – to...
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APA Releases Findings From 2023 Work in America Survey

by | September 12, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

In April 2023, the American Psychological Association (APA) surveyed 2,500 American adults about mental health in the workplace. About 1 in 5 workers (19%) rated their workplace as being very or somewhat toxic. These workers were more than twice as likely to have fair...
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Study Reviews Suicide Intervention for Veterans

by | June 20, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

Caring Letters is a suicide prevention intervention in which individuals receive letters of care and support with the goal of facilitating connection and lowering suicide risk. The Department of Veterans Affairs implemented a Caring Letters program in 2020 for all...
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Racism as a Risk Factor for Psychosis

by | June 20, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

The social determinants of health framework is commonly used to conceptualize the cultural and structural factors affecting mental health. A new review applies this framework specifically to psychosis-related health outcomes in communities of color, demonstrating that...
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Initial Research on TikTok’s Mental Health Impacts

by | May 12, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

Current research suggests social media overall may have positive and negative impacts on mental health. A novel study interviewed 16 participants about their experience interacting with mental health content on TikTok to learn about the platform’s specific impacts....
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Providers and Public Believe Mental Health Workforce Shortage Will Have Negative Impact

by | May 12, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

The mental health workforce is already experiencing a shortage, and by 2025, estimates suggest the U.S. will have 31,000 fewer practitioners than necessary to meet demand. A recent survey of 750 behavioral health workers and 2,000 U.S. adults conducted by the National...
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Interpersonal Therapy for Depression During Pregnancy

by | May 12, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

Providing brief and recurrent interpersonal therapy may be an effective strategy in reducing depressive symptoms during pregnancy. A randomized clinical trial of 234 pregnant adults with elevated depression symptoms treated patients with either enhanced usual care...
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Survey Suggests Better Integration of 988 with Mobile Crisis Teams May Be Needed

by | April 13, 2023 | NAMI GA | 0 Comments

Nearly a year since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, there is still uncertainty about its role within the mental health system. One goal of 988 is to connect callers in urgent need of support with a mobile crisis team (MCT) in their area. However, a...
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