Author Archives: Marcy Larson

NAMI FaithNet

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Marcy Larson

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 Marcy Larson

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 Marcy Larson

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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Winter 2019 | NAMI Newsline

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Marcy Larson

Winter 2019 NAMI Newsline – COOK COUNTY NORTH SUBURBAN

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7 Biggest Challenges of Overcoming Anorexia

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Marcy Larson

Those who have never actually experienced anorexia often think others can overcome the disease simply by realizing their own inner beauty and starting to eat again. However, anorexia nervosa (an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight … Continue reading →

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