08/19/2026
Meet Carmen 👋
We continue our team appreciation with a very special member.
Ms. Carmen would love to share what her self-care looks like and highlight why NAMI's work is so important. (translated answers below)
Go to self-care activities?
- "I use a lot of different tools for my self-care: I do yoga and meditation, use aromatherapy, and spend time gardening. I also practice sound therapy with a steel tongue drum, paint rocks, dance, sing, and craft my own artisanal soaps using essential oils. Plus, I love walking barefoot and hugging trees."
What should people know about NAMI?
- "I found NAMI during the COVID pandemic, back when I needed help the most and that’s why I stayed. I keep learning so I could share that knowledge and educate the Spanish speaking community, especially since mental health is still considered taboo for us. I’m so thankful to NAMI Merced for all of their support and partnership."
🌐 Hola Carmen 👋
Seguimos reconociendo a nuestro equipo. Hoy es el turno de una miembro muy especial. La Sra. Carmen nos comparte qué herramientas usa para su autocuidado y por qué el trabajo de NAMI es tan valioso.
