Author Archives: Marcy Larson

Madalyn Parker Takes Mental Health Days Off From Work | What Happens Next is Incredible!

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Marcy Larson

Madalyn Parker took a few days off of work for “Mental Health” reasons.  What happened next  amazed the internet!  Her courage is the kind that is eroding the stigma associated with mental health. Yes, Madalyn Parker took two days off of … Continue reading →

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Advocacy Alert: Congress decimating #mentalhealth care in #MentalHealthMonth

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Marcy Larson

May is Mental Health Month and how is Congress celebrating? By trying to decimate mental health coverage in America. This week, there is a vote expected in the House on the amended American Health Care Act (AHCA). If this bill … Continue reading →

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NAMI READS – Out of the Shadows – by Mark Litzsinger

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Marcy Larson

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2017 NAMI CCNS NEWSLINE! – April, May, June

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Marcy Larson

Mark your calendars! Monday, April 17 Adolescent Mental Health: Current Trends Public Education Program 7 pm at the Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062 Twenty percent of youth aged 13-18 live with a mental health condition. Complicating … Continue reading →

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Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health and criminal justice reform)

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Marcy Larson

CEL-E-BRATE GOOD TIMES… COME ON! If you happened to listen closely enough, you might have heard our cheering just outside of DC as the Senate passed H.R. 34 (mental health and criminal justice reform) on Dec.7th by an astounding vote of 94-5. … Continue reading →

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