Author Archives: Courtney Hall

Mental Illness and Substance Abuse | Two Support Groups Gain Nationwide Attention

With one in every five adults worldwide living with a mental illness, there’s an ever-growing need for innovative and effective means of combating mental illness in the community.  The National Alliance on Mental Illness – Cook County North Suburban chapter … Continue reading

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Mental Health and Addiction Parity Month | State of Illinois Mental Health Proclamation

Since the inception of health care, mental illness has always been denied by insurance companies.  That is changing fast as mental health parity laws have been the conversation among the many that have been denied the same services afforded to … Continue reading

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Types of Anxiety | Top 5 That Make for Sleepless Nights

There are many types of anxiety disorders, some good, some bad.  Yes, it’s true, there are some good ones, but we’re not focusing on those.  These are the Top 5 types of anxiety that keep you awake at night! What … Continue reading

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The Failure of “A Star is Born” & Suicide

A Star is Born, a new movie remake by Director Bradley Cooper, left me with some concerning thoughts.  The movie is great, but also is one of the biggest failures.  Why does it fail? This movie digs back into the sad … Continue reading

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Suicide Notes | What Every Person Thinking of Suicide Must Write in Theirs

Dear Suicide, I’ve come to know a few things about you. You are a liar. I don’t need ways out of my life. I need life now more than ever. You give me false pretenses and thoughts that “others don’t … Continue reading

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