NAMI Thurston Mason

There is often a strong focus on men’s physical health — fitness, annual checkups, and heart health — but mental well-being is equally as important because mental health is health!

Just as the body needs care and attention, so does emotional and mental well-being. Yet, there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health — one that too often goes unnoticed or unspoken. Men are nearly four times more likely to die by su***de than women*, underscoring the urgent need to break this silence and seek support.

Do you have a family member living with schizophrenia? Researchers at Brigham Young University are seeking participants for a study exploring how schizophrenia affects family health and whether family involvement in treatment planning can improve outcomes for caregivers and loved ones.

The study is being conducted by Brandon Hassell, an undergraduate researcher, in collaboration with Dr. Ali Crandall of BYU's Public Health Department. Their goal is to better understand the experiences of families and identify ways to strengthen support systems and improve overall family well-being.

Adults living in the United States who have a family member with schizophrenia may be eligible to participate. Interested individuals can scan the QR code on the accompanying flyer to provide their contact information and receive a link to the survey.

By sharing your experiences, you can help researchers gain valuable insights that may benefit families navigating schizophrenia in the future.

In need of help or support?
You are not alone! If you or someone you know are struggling with mental health, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. Connect for free with a NAMI HelpLine specialist or a Teen & Young Adult HelpLine specialist today.

Available Monday Through Friday, 10 A.M. – 10 P.M. ET

NAMI Helpline
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “HelpLine” to 62640 or email us at [email protected]

Get help
NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “Friend” to 62640 or email us at [email protected] connect with us.

Small steps to care for mental health can lead to significant change. Let’s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up and reaching out. As a community, we can break the stigma, support one another, and ensure no one struggles in silence.

https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mens-health-month/

What's Happening Locally with NAMI Thurston-Mason's Youth and YA Programs?

Our NAMI on Campus Mental Health Club at Olympia High School gave presentations to over 200 middle school students on caring for their mental health while making the transition from middle to high school.

Would you like a presention and your school or workplace? Contact us at [email protected]

It's not too late to join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for NAMIWalks Thurston-Mason at Jack Stark Stadium (Shelton High School).

Sign up to walk, start a team, invite friends and family, or ask your employer to become a sponsor. Every step helps raise awareness and support for mental health in our community.

Everything you need to get started is here:

👉 https://www.namiwalks.org/thurstonmason

We can’t wait to walk with you!

Looking for Mental Health Tools?

Here's a great resource:

DIY Mental Health Tools Interactive self-help activities for improving your mental health: apps, worksheets, and more.

Still struggling to name emotions? Here is an in-depth guide on where emotions come from, why we have them, and what they can be trying to communicate to us.

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/what-are-emotions/

📸 © Artbyfranzi

Having trouble identifying what you are feeling?

Here is a nice visualizer of different emotions:

https://bit.ly/4v8ZEJd