NAMI NYC Staten Island community education webinar recorded on Jan. 12, 2022 HEARING VOICES?One in ten people hears voices. Voices, visions, or other unusual or extreme experiences may be unique, b

Welcome to another edition of sibling stories with Alana Ezderman, where we shed light on the personal experiences of siblings of loved ones with mental illness. My interviewee, Pran, was strugglin

Growing up with a sibling with mental issues means homelife is consistently tumultuous. Many children try to help their siblings- while also creating an armor of self-protection that shields them from pain,

NAMI NYC Staten Island presents an informational webinar, recorded May 4th, 2021 for Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, as well as May is Mental Health Month. Panelists include Dr. Adam Smith and Dr. Eli Shalenberg of Richmond Behavioral Associates.

Welcome to Sibling Stories with Alana Ezderman, featuring interviews with siblings of a loved one with mental illness to foster hope, resilience, and community support. This podcast is for all of those siblings out there who need a voice- either a voic...

David and his mother Paulette share their journey with mental illness, starting when David first had symptoms of schizophrenia. David and Paulette are both experienced program facilitators with NAMI NYC Staten Island,

This is the follow-up to the Michael B episode. In this episode, Michael’s wife, Nicole, bravely recounts her own story. She describes her struggle with substance abuse, the impact it had on her famil

Kyle is a young college student who has already dedicated himself to helping others. He is pursuing a graduate degree in mental health counseling. Kyle candidly shares personal experiences and traumas, so please keep that in mind before listening.

Michael Balioni is a NYC police officer who shares his story of personal struggle and growth after his wife developed a severe opiate addiction following a motorcycle accident. Michael has collaborated with the office of Staten Island District Attorney...

For this episode,  Alana shares her lived experience and empowerment through positive psychology. She is an active member of NAMI and shares her time helping others. Alana completed a program at The Flourishing Center.  https://theflourishingcenter.com