Author Archives: Courtney Hall

3 South Asian Techniques That Can Improve Mental Health

People struggle with mental health and feel like they’re powerless against their own minds. They may think that the only solution is to try to fake happiness and peace of mind or find a shortcut through things like overeating and … Continue reading

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5 Essential Steps for Sustained Mental Health & Wellness

While keeping in good physical shape is important for self-care, it is also important to take care of your mental health and wellness. The pace and stresses of modern life can take their toll on both your mind and body. … Continue reading

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Mental Health & Trigger Warning Happy America – A Societal Coddling

The movement of “trigger warnings” and so-called “safe spaces” that are primarily on college campuses are supposed to protect people from being uncomfortable/offended/traumatized from content, a phrase, or even a simple word. Could it be doing the exact opposite?  Is … Continue reading

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Daily Habit Hacks for a Stress Free Life

Your habits serve as bumpers or boundaries in your life. Good habits can set you up for positive outcomes while bad habits will likely guide you to scenarios you don’t want to have to face. However, habit formation is challenging … Continue reading

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Why Diet and Mental Health Are Eternally Connected

Most people think healthy eating is all about losing unwanted weight, but did you know that a proper diet helps sustain your mental health? Your body and mind are intimately connected, and they need to work in synchronization all the … Continue reading

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Brent Sopel | From Stanley Cup Champion to Rock Bottom

For over 25 years, Brent Sopel, former 2010 Stanley Cup Champion and Chicago Blackhawk defenseman, hid behind hockey.  It was a place he could be who he wanted to be without anyone knowing the pain that lay deep.  When the last puck … Continue reading

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Steve Milazzo | You Are Not Alone

Steve Milazzo and his identical twin, Nick, led seemingly normal lives. They were each other’s shadows throughout childhood and adolescence. They were inseparable, until their lives were turned upside down for these two twins. This is the story of Steve … Continue reading

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NAMI FaithNet

NAMI FaithNet is an interfaith resource network of NAMI members, friends, clergy and congregations of all faith traditions who wish to encourage faith communities who are welcoming and supportive of persons and families living with mental illness. Continue reading

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Dr. Segal’s 5 Keys to Successful ADHD Treatment

Dr. Norman Segal, a popular and well established pediatrician in the Chicago Northwest suburbs, presented a talk at the Des Plaines Public Library on February 13, 2019 to a capacity crowd.  Tackling the subject of ADHD is no easy jest, … Continue reading

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Winter 2019 | NAMI Newsline

Winter 2019 NAMI Newsline – COOK COUNTY NORTH SUBURBAN

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