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Mental Health

How Mental Health Support Groups Can Encourage You in the Journey

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...

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COVID-19

COVID-19 PTSD | Concerns and Rock Solid Treatments in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

COVID-19 is affecting everyone. It has become a health crisis that threatens our physical and psychological well-being. Even if we’re lucky enough to steer clear of the disease, we’re nonetheless...

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Mental Health Tips

Suicide Prevention Awareness | Top 5 Suicide Questions Answered

There are many questions we ask ourselves about suicide.  The biggest question for families and loved ones left behind by someone who commits suicide is always, "WHY?" Why would they...

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Mental Health

Getting The Most Out Of Online Therapy

Perhaps you’re considering online mental health therapy, but are wondering if it is as powerful as in-person therapy. During our current time of social distancing because of COVID-19, even many...

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Laws

Living With Someone Who Suffers From Mental Illness? Here’s When To Call The Police

If you’re in the difficult position of caring for a loved one with mental illness during the COVID-19 epidemic, when is it time to involve law enforcement? With many of...

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News

Illinois’ Coronavirus Mental Health Crisis Hotline | Call4Calm Text Line

If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text: TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources. “We are living in a deeply unprecedented moment, and holding the emotional ramifications of that inside will only be harder on...

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