NAMI Nevada County

11/16/2025

How Untreated Brain Disorders Impact Public Safety

Untreated brain disorders—such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression—can sometimes lead to behaviors that unintentionally put individuals or others at risk. Symptoms like impaired judgment, disorganized thinking, or lack of insight (anosognosia) may contribute to accidents, conflicts, or crises that could have been prevented with early intervention and proper care.

The focus must be on prevention: accessible treatment, supportive services, and crisis planning can dramatically reduce risks to both the individual and the community. It’s crucial to remember that these behaviors are not a choice—they stem from biological and neurological changes, not moral failings.

Early recognition, treatment, and support protect everyone and help people with brain disorders lead safer, healthier lives.

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Presented by the Brett M. Staples Brain Disorder Awareness Coalition

11/16/2025

Caregiving is part of the heart of NAMI.  Thank you ❤️

Throughout National Family Caregivers Month, we honor the extraordinary individuals who care for loved ones living with severe mental illness.

These caregivers navigate broken systems, confront stigma, and fight for access to compassionate, effective treatment. Their resilience, love, and advocacy provide stability and hope when the world feels overwhelming.

To every caregiver: we see you, we thank you, and we stand beside you.

Your persistence saves lives. Your compassion drives change.
The National Shattering Silence Coalition is profoundly grateful for your dedication. Together, we continue working toward a system that values treatment over neglect and ensures no caregiver stands alone.

🩵 This month and every month, we honor you.

Resources for caregivers:

https://www.nationalshatteringsilencecoalition.org/resource-guides.html

Support our mission:
https://www.nationalshatteringsilencecoalition.org/donate.html

11/16/2025

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Courts may now order outpatient behavioral health treatment for certain individuals under a new program serving San Miguel, Mora and Guadalupe counties. The Assisted Outpatient Treatment program …

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Psychiatrist.com, a medical publisher, offers peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and CME from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and Primary Care Companion

11/02/2025

OMG!!!!!

Pediatric onset bipolar is a misunderstood diagnosis. Come learn from two of the country's leading experts on bipolar as they discuss the disorder known as Bipolar Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), how it impacts children, and the newly recognized disorder known as FOH. We'll be live with Dr. Robert Po...