Advocacy Archives - NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/category/advocacy/ Chicagoland Mental Health Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:43:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-fav-32x32.png Advocacy Archives - NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/category/advocacy/ 32 32 Narcolepsy – The Most Underrated Mental Health Killer https://www.namiccns.org/narcolepsy-the-most-underrated-mental-health-killer/ https://www.namiccns.org/narcolepsy-the-most-underrated-mental-health-killer/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:51:41 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=15005 Narcolepsy is one of the most commonly misunderstood health disorders. This neurological autoimmune disorder can affect people in varying ways and is often extremely difficult to diagnose. Here are 5 things that most people need to know about narcolepsy and … Continue reading →

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]]> https://www.namiccns.org/narcolepsy-the-most-underrated-mental-health-killer/feed/ 20 5 Essential Steps for Sustained Mental Health & Wellness https://www.namiccns.org/5-essential-steps-for-sustained-mental-health-wellness/ https://www.namiccns.org/5-essential-steps-for-sustained-mental-health-wellness/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:23:59 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=12988 While keeping in good physical shape is important for self-care, it is also important to take care of your mental health and wellness. The pace and stresses of modern life can take their toll on both your mind and body. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://www.namiccns.org/5-essential-steps-for-sustained-mental-health-wellness/feed/ 2 NAMI FaithNet https://www.namiccns.org/nami-faithnet/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:34:43 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=1795 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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]]> 7 Biggest Challenges of Overcoming Anorexia https://www.namiccns.org/7-biggest-challenges-of-overcoming-anorexia/ https://www.namiccns.org/7-biggest-challenges-of-overcoming-anorexia/#respond Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:31:39 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=8683 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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]]> https://www.namiccns.org/7-biggest-challenges-of-overcoming-anorexia/feed/ 0 Mental Health Month | #CureStigma https://www.namiccns.org/mental-health-month/ https://www.namiccns.org/mental-health-month/#respond Wed, 02 May 2018 23:41:55 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=5615 Mental Health Month | #CureStigma Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI CCNS and the rest of the country are raising awareness of mental health. Each year we fight stigma, … Continue reading →

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