Dec 1, 2025 | Mental Health Articles
By NAMI Spokane. The holidays have a way of amplifying everything—our joy, our stress, our expectations, and especially our emotions. For many people, this time of year is filled with connection and celebration. But for others, the holidays can feel lonely,...Nov 3, 2025 | Mental Health Articles
By NAMI Spokane. The season of gratitude often brings warm images of family gatherings, cozy dinners, and reflection on all that’s good in life. But for many people, this time of year can feel heavy. When you’re struggling with mental health challenges, grief, or...Dec 4, 2024 | Mental Health Articles
By Emalee Gillis, NAMI Spokane Blog Editor The holiday season, which is supposed to be a time of joy and warmth, can be stressful. Shelley Lunn, a licensed clinical social worker in Spokane, has tips of how to take care of yourself during the holidays so that you find...Dec 8, 2022 | Mental Health Articles
By Kevin Connors, M.S., MFT, and Kathryn Hamel, Ph.D. The holiday season is typically seen as a time of joy and merriment; of family and friends gathering and celebrating together. However, many have begun to have honest conversations about the darker side of “the...