Mental Health Archives - NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/category/mental-health/ Chicagoland Mental Health Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:43:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-fav-32x32.png Mental Health Archives - NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/category/mental-health/ 32 32 How Mental Health Support Groups Can Encourage You in the Journey https://www.namiccns.org/how-mental-health-support-groups-can-encourage-you-in-the-journey/ https://www.namiccns.org/how-mental-health-support-groups-can-encourage-you-in-the-journey/#respond Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:41:40 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=18665 National Alliance on Mental Illness Support groups bring together people who are experiencing — or have experienced — similar challenges or experiences. Examples include: bereavement, caregiving, cancer diagnoses, or mental health issues in loved ones. Like a bridge between participants’ … Continue reading →

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]]> https://www.namiccns.org/getting-the-most-out-of-online-therapy/feed/ 0 Tips for Helping You Choose a Mental Health Treatment Center https://www.namiccns.org/tips-for-helping-you-choose-a-mental-health-treatment-center-that-best-meets-your-needs/ https://www.namiccns.org/tips-for-helping-you-choose-a-mental-health-treatment-center-that-best-meets-your-needs/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2020 02:33:37 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=15724 Selecting the right mental health treatment center or facility is a major life decision. Deciding to physically go in and spend precious time and leave your life behind to improve your overall well-being is huge. Even if it’s a few … Continue reading →

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]]> https://www.namiccns.org/tips-for-helping-you-choose-a-mental-health-treatment-center-that-best-meets-your-needs/feed/ 0 How to Help Your Loved Ones Receive Treatment for Alzheimer’s https://www.namiccns.org/how-to-help-your-loved-ones-receive-treatment-for-alzheimers/ https://www.namiccns.org/how-to-help-your-loved-ones-receive-treatment-for-alzheimers/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:33:22 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=15051 Alzheimer’s is a disease that wreaks havoc on both those affected by it and the people who love them. The condition worsens over time and can eventually destroy someone’s ability to perform everyday tasks such as feeding or dressing themselves. … Continue reading →

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]]> https://www.namiccns.org/how-to-help-your-loved-ones-receive-treatment-for-alzheimers/feed/ 0 4 Ways to Deal With Anxiety Without Traditional Medication https://www.namiccns.org/4-ways-to-deal-with-anxiety-without-traditional-medication/ https://www.namiccns.org/4-ways-to-deal-with-anxiety-without-traditional-medication/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:06:16 +0000 https://namiccns.org/dev/?p=14943 Although a good number of anti-anxiety medications exist on the market, some people don’t like to use them to treat their anxiety. These drugs don’t always work consistently, and many come with side effects. That being the case, many people … Continue reading →

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