Author Archives: Courtney Hall

Bipolar Disorder | A Story of Hope in a Storm

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Courtney Hall

Mary was a seemingly normal teenage girl with hopes, dreams and ambitions, but while attending Evanston Township High School, life turned south for Mary and her family. What seemed like normal teenage behavior quickly became a nightmare. Mary was soon … Continue reading →

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Google Partners With NAMI To Increase Understanding Of PTSD

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Courtney Hall

In any given year, about 14 million adults in the U.S. will experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can develop after any traumatic event, including combat, hurricanes, earthquakes or experiences like mass shootings, assaults or even car accidents. However, despite … Continue reading →

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NAMI CCNS Represented at Supportive Housing Expo

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Courtney Hall

NAMI Cook County North Suburban Board member Judy Graff, chair of the Program Committee and a Basics teacher, also serves as board secretary for the North/Northwest Suburban Task Force on Supportive Housing for Individuals with Mental Illness. Judy represented NAMI … Continue reading →

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I Jumped Off of The Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Courtney Hall

Since 1937, two thousand people have died by jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge.  This is one man’s story of suicide and the regrets he had after his attempt. If you know of someone who’s simply down and out … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Misunderstood Mental Health Conditions

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Courtney Hall

There’s much stigma attached to mental health and mental illness, so for this year’s “Mental Illness Awareness Week” we are focusing our attention on five mental health conditions in need of better public understanding and stigma-busting: Mental Health is something that’s … Continue reading →

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