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3 weeks ago

NAMI Basics Now Offered Online

• We know that parenting can often feel like juggling 10 balls at once. That’s why we are now offering NAMI Basics, our education program for parents and caregivers of youth experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition, online for FREE! Sign up at www.basics.nami.org ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

NAMI Legislation Moving Successfully Through Legislature
Despite a great deal of challenges, the House and Senate have been able to move forward with significant, bipartisan legislation to build our mental health system. As we all know, there were many important bills moving forward before the emergency response to COVID-19 hit. NAMI Minnesota is pleased to report that some of these priorities are moving through the process this year. Most importantly, we could not have done this without your voices!

Thank you to everyone who contacted their legislator, shared their personal story, or attended the 2020 Mental Health Day on the Hill. It has been a hard few weeks for many of us, so it is as important as ever for us to celebrate all the progress we've made.

Civil Commitment Bill
NAMI Minnesota is especially excited that our comprehensive re-write of the Civil Commitment Law has been included in policy omnibus bills for both the House and Senate. This is one of our top priorities for the 2020 session. Key changes include:

Changes outdated language such as “regional treatment centers.”
Reflects new treatment options and increasing use of community mental health services and residential treatment.
Transitions to person-first language by referring to someone subject to this statute as a “person posing a risk of harm due to a mental illness.” Also clarifies that not everyone with a mental illness is subject to commitment.
Clarifies that medications can be delivered under a JARVIS order in a jail if there are appropriate health care personnel.
Rewrites the sections on transport holds and emergency holds to make it easier to understand and clarifies the role of crisis teams.
Expands definition of health officer to include all mental health professionals and the entire mental health crisis team. Expands examiner to include all mental health professionals and APRNs.
Makes a distinction between an examiner and a court examiner to expedite assessments under an emergency 72-hour hold.
States that commitment does not automatically end if 30/60/90 paperwork is lost or not properly filed and provides additional time to complete and submit this paperwork.
Replaces the early intervention section with a new Engagement Service that:
Targets people with mental illnesses who are developing the symptoms of a serious mental illness or those who are likely to decompensate and require commitment unless they are engaged in treatment.
Requires 90 days of assertive outreach to encourage the individual to voluntarily engage in treatment and connect the person with resources.

We have worked on this legislation for almost three years, so it is very exciting to see this legislation move forward this session. Thank you to our chief authors Rep. Edelson and Sen. Relph, as well as everyone who worked so hard on the task force to ensure that we had a positive bill that reflects the general consensus of the mental health community.

In addition to the civil commitment bill, other important NAMI priorities are moving through the legislative process as well. Here are the key bills:

SF 3834 (Draheim) / HF 3793 (Acomb): Updates language on Youth ACT Teams, including allowing family peer specialists to be on a Youth ACT Team. Allows Youth Crisis Teams to provide services in emergency rooms and urgent care settings. Currently only Adult Crisis Teams can do this. This bill is included in the Senate policy omnibus but not the House. Please contact your legislator if they sit on the Health and Human Services Policy Committee.
SF 3759 (Nelson) / HF 4257 (Moller): Requires every teacher in Minnesota to get mental health training. Currently only Tier 3 and Tier 4 teacher licenses require mental health training. This bill is in the House omnibus policy bill but not the Senate. Please contact your legislator if they sit on the E-12 Policy and Finance Committee.

Other important mental health legislation from our partners has been included in the House and Senate omnibus bills, including policy on Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs), Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers and other key priorities. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

May is mental health awareness month. A time to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health, especially during these times. Each day in May we are challenging you to do a daily task that promotes mental wellness. Self Care is incredibly important. How's your daily challenge going? Good we hope! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Prepping for the 31 day Challenge in May. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a great time to do some high quality self-care. Have a GREAT day everyone! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Routines are helpful when coping in this time of uncertainty. It provides purpose and a guide to each day. Mix in healthy activities and “free time.” Find a balance of discipline and flexibility in this practice to avoid being a perfectionist with it. Practice it one day at a time. Also, adjust as you go.

Some ideas to put in the routine; social connections, exercise, such as walks, biking etc., games, reading, tv/movie time, chores, self care, prayer/meditation etc.

Try to use it as a guide not as an absolute. Find a routine that works for you. Other activities can include crafts, puzzles etc. once in awhile take a “day off.” Also at times take what the day will give you if your anxiety/mood/emotions get in the way of the routines. Practice self compassion and mindfulness. ... See MoreSee Less

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