Author Archives: Jackie Smolyar

Brent Sopel | From Stanley Cup Champion to Rock Bottom

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jackie Smolyar

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

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jackie Smolyar

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

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Jackie Smolyar

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

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Jackie Smolyar

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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4 Crisis Points in Children’s Mental Health

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Jackie Smolyar

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 →

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