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Spotting potential warning signs
It's time to seek confidential help if you, or someone you care about, experience any of the following symptoms: A growing inability to cope with daily living.Depression.Noticeable personality or behavioral changes.Multiple unexplained physical ailments or changes in...
Nez declares September Navajo Nation Suicide Prevention Week
Feb 2019 21 During his first week in office, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez signed an executive order declaring suicide prevention week to take place in September. (Photo/Office of the President and Vice President) Originally Published January 29, 2019,...
Behavioral and Mental Health Advocacy – 03/01/19
Mar 2019 05 Today, President Jonathan Nez was joined by the Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services as they visited three sites to meet with behavioral and mental health officials and others to discuss ways to bring such services to the Navajo...
Navajo Nation Declares April “Sexual Assault and Harassment Awareness Month”
Apr 2019 25 WINDOW ROCK – On April 5, Navajo Nation First Lady Phefelia Nez and Second Lady Dottie Lizer joined Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and advocacy groups in proclaiming the month of April as “Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Awareness Month.”...
DBMHS Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2019
May 2019 07 Our Navajo elders tell stories of how to live a beautiful and fulfilled life through mental preparedness, starting from childhood. It was known that we would face many challenges but it was also known that if we prepared out minds at an early age, we can...
Navajo Nation DBMHS Congratulates All Graduates
May 2019 08 S’í áánagháá Bíké Hozho (Beauty way of life toward success) It’s graduation season and the Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services wants to congratulate students of all ages for all their academic accomplishments. Our Elders taught us from an...
DBMHS Recognizes National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day – May 9
May 2019 09 Alcíín bínt’íkee dítódí (Children’s minds are very sensitive) Becoming of a child – how a child’s mind came to be emotionally secured, relaxed, open minded – open hearted in everyday life. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration...
DBMHS Recognizes National Teen Self-Esteem and Pregnancy Prevention Month – May 2019
May 2019 17 Teen Self-Esteem Alchííní Dilzin (Respect and honor your children) Elders taught that from birth, always speak good words and always have good thoughts about yourself through life, this gives one a good mind and healthy character. We are taught to set...
DBMHS Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
May 2019 17 DBMHS remembers and honors those individuals that have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving our Nation. In addition, DBMHS supports and encourage active duty, veterans, and their families to live not only a physically healthy lifestyle, but an...
Traditional Cultural Summit to promote balance and longevity
May 2019 28 “Diné Bina’nitin Béé’ As’ah Oodááł” – Be in balance and harmony with nature WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services is hosting its annual Traditional Cultural Summit focusing on “Diné Bina’nitin Béé’ As’ah...