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NAMI CCNS | Executive Director Nancy Carstedt Announces Retirement
NAMI Cook County North Suburban announces that Nancy Carstedt, who has served as Executive Director since 2011, is retiring effective April 1, 2018. During the past six and a half years under Carstedt’s leadership, NAMI Cook County North Suburban has … Continue reading
Mental Health | Top 10 Making a Difference Quotes
There are many quotes about making a difference when it comes to mental health. Each unique quote might mean something different to us all. No matter how personally connected one may feel about a particular one – all are special … Continue reading
NAMI’s Response to President Trump’s Recent Comments On Mental Health Care
In recent days, there has been a lot of rhetoric by the President and the NRA about “crazy people” and a desire to return to the days of the “institutions.” These comments reinforce inaccurate and negative stereotypes and create barriers … Continue reading
Top 4 Misperceptions of Mass Shootings and Mental Illness
Mental illness misperceptions have run wild in the wake of the latest mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Here are the Top 4 misperceptions of mass shootings and mental illness. Common Misperceptions Mass shootings by people with serious mental illness represent … Continue reading
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Michael Phelps | Contemplated Suicide Through Depression
Former Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was at the height of success, but revealed that he, through the lows, has battled depression and thoughts of suicide. Per Susan Scutti of msn.com, Phelps divulged his struggles with mental health issues at the … Continue reading
Bipolar Disorder | A Story of Hope in a Storm
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
Posted in Family to Family, Mental Health Tagged bipolar, bipolar depression, Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Disorder | A Story of Hope in a Storm, bipolar medication, bipolar symptoms, Evanston Township High School, Family to Family, Featured, Mary Drew, Mental Health, NAMI, NAMI Chicago, NAMI Cook County, NAMI Family to Family, schizoaffective Leave a comment
Google Partners With NAMI To Increase Understanding Of PTSD
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
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
I Jumped Off of The Golden Gate Bridge
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
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
Posted in Mental Health Tagged Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Awareness Week, Mental Health Conditions, Mental Illness Awareness, Mental Illness Awareness Week, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia & Psychosis, Top 5 Mental Health Disorders, Top Mental Health Conditions 1 Comment