Mental Health by the Numbers
1 in 5 adults, 1 in 3 young adults (18-25) and 1 in 6 adolescents experience mental illness. The significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged adolescents and adults by being isolated, changing sleeping habits, virtual learning and working from home.
We must recognize the significant impact of the pandemic on our mental health
and the importance of increasing access to timely and effective care for those who need it.
A combination of a good support system, medication, therapy along with social and vocational rehabilitation has been proven to be effective in treating mental illnesses.
1 in 5 adults, 1 in 3 young adults (18-25) and 1 in 6 adolescents experience mental illness. The significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged adolescents and adults by being isolated, changing sleeping habits, virtual learning and working from home.
We must recognize the significant impact of the pandemic on our mental health
and the importance of increasing access to timely and effective care for those who need it.
A combination of a good support system, medication, therapy along with social and vocational rehabilitation has been proven to be effective in treating mental illnesses.
NAMI Winona Support Groups
NAMI Winona Connections Support Group - In Person
NAMI Connection is a weekly recovery support group for people living with mental illness in which people learn from each other's experiences, share coping strategies, and offer each other encouragement and understanding.
Mondays 7 pm to 8:30 pm
VFW, located at 208 E. 3rd Street, Winona
For more information, call Judy at 507-450-0265 or Rich at 507-459-9089.
NAMI Winona Family Support Group - In Person
2nd Wednesday of every month
6:30 pm to 8 pm
VFW, located at 208 E. 3rd Street in Winona
Due to Covid 19 we may not be meeting in person, for more information, contact a facilitator:
Helen Newell cell 507-459-2230, helennewell.namiwinona@namimn.org
Chuck Kernler cell 507-226-3079, ckernler@hotmail.com
Please note: If you have health concerns such as an autoimmune disorder, are over the age of 65 or have respiratory disease, we encourage you to find an online support group. Online support groups can be found at: namisemn.org
NAMI Winona Family Support Group - Online
NAMI Family Support Group is a monthly peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
Online go to: NAMI South East Minnesota namisemn.org
May 1 - 7, 2023 is Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
This Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Winona County is proud to recognize May 1-7, 2023, as Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week to help increase awareness and support people living with this burdensome condition.
TD is an involuntary movement disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, and/or other body parts.
TD is associated with prolonged use of certain mental health medicines (antipsychotics) that can be used to treat bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
TD affects approximately 600,000 people in the U.S.
By declaring the first week of May as TD Awareness Week, we can all help to raise awareness regarding:
- The impact TD can have on a person’s physical, emotional, and social well-being
- The signs and symptoms associated with TD
- The importance of screening for TD and working with one’s doctor to manage the condition, including talking about available treatment options
NAMI Winona County commends the declaration of TD Awareness Week and applauds all efforts to bring broader awareness to a condition that can have an impact on a person’s life. To learn more about TD, visit NIH’s tardive dyskinesia information page.
May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to acknowledge the 1 in 5 U.S. adults living with a mental illness.
NAMI Winona is a proud affiliate of NAMI Minnesota.
