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Mental Health Movie Review | ‘Joker’ is no Joke!
‘Joker’ is opening with mixed reactions and austerity that could sway the most sane audiences into a frenzy. It has received all types of audience warnings that are ringing in the ears of movie patrons everywhere. It’s tough enough to … Continue reading
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4 Crisis Points in Children’s Mental Health
A child’s mental health can be impacted by stress, especially if the stress is long-term, sudden or accompanied by other life-changing events. Here are some mental health crisis points that can impact children that you should know about. A Death … Continue reading
2 Events! Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
The ego needs our help. If we want a more satisfying existence, we have to teach it to loosen its grip. But how do we release its powerful grip? Mark Epstein, MD and author of the book “Advice Not Given: … Continue reading
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NAMI READS – Out of the Shadows – by Mark Litzsinger
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2017 NAMI CCNS NEWSLINE! – April, May, June
Mark your calendars! Monday, April 17 Adolescent Mental Health: Current Trends Public Education Program 7 pm at the Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062 Twenty percent of youth aged 13-18 live with a mental health condition. Complicating … Continue reading
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The suicide rate is at a 30-year high. You can help.
117 people die every single day by suicide in America. You can help stop this epidemic. Contact your Senators. Demand a vote on the Mental Health Reform Act (S. 2680). S. 2680 will: Invest in mental health services and supports … Continue reading
Wilmette police tout mental health training in light of Sinead O’Connor incident
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Take Action on Advocacy Issues
Check out NAMI national for even more Advocacy Issues Advocate on Current Legislation Become an advocate and help influence positive policy reform in your community and across the country. Take Action – See more at: http://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Take-Action-on-Advocacy-Issues#sthash.oNySqgBc.dpuf Learn about the Issues … Continue reading
NAMI Now – Jan 2016
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