Riding the Struggle Bus

Dive Deeper

Riding the Struggle Bus by Kelleen Conway-Blanchard, inspired by Paul Getzel of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Seattle, takes on the pernicious power of anxiety. Dive deeper into strategies for managing anxiety and onset of panic attacks:

Visit NAMI Seattle’s website for information on their programs, including peer support groups and community programs.
Use strategies from Anxiety Birds to help yourself or others recenter and regulate during a panic attack:

Anxiety Grounding Technique: Focus on your breathing, then identify 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.

NAMI Seattle is the only organization in the Seattle area working specifically to fill the gaps in our local mental health system through peer-led education, referrals, and support. Learn more at: About NAMI Seattle

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