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Veterans Mental Health | Understanding Us

Veterans Mental Health | Understanding Us

I was an American soldier and part of a brotherhood.  Understanding Veterans and our mental health can be a difficult task, so I'd like to share something with you that...

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Mental Illness and Substance Abuse | Two Support Groups Gain Nationwide Attention

Mental Illness and Substance Abuse | Two Support Groups Gain Nationwide Attention

With one in every five adults worldwide living with a mental illness, there's an ever-growing need for innovative and effective means of combating mental illness in the community.  The National...

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Mental Health and Addiction Parity Month

Mental Health and Addiction Parity Month | State of Illinois Mental Health Proclamation

Since the inception of health care, mental illness has always been denied by insurance companies.  That is changing fast as mental health parity laws have been the conversation among the...

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The Inteternet's Impact on our Mental Health

The Internet’s Impact on Our Mental Health

The internet has become commonplace and routine for many individuals at work and home each day. However, when the internet initially became widely known, it had many different purposes than...

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Top 5 Anxiety Disorders

Types of Anxiety | Top 5 That Make for Sleepless Nights

There are many types of anxiety disorders, some good, some bad.  Yes, it's true, there are some good ones, but we're not focusing on those.  These are the Top 5...

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Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born with Lady Gaga

The Failure of “A Star is Born” & Suicide

A Star is Born, a new movie remake by Director Bradley Cooper, left me with some concerning thoughts.  The movie is great, but also is one of the biggest failures.  Why...

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Suicide Notes

Suicide Notes | What Every Person Thinking of Suicide Must Write in Theirs

Dear Suicide, I've come to know a few things about you. You are a liar. I don't need ways out of my life. I need life now more than ever....

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Crisis & Support Hotlines

If you or someone you love is experiencing an immediate, life-threatening mental health crisis, call 911, clearly state that the individual is experiencing a mental health emergency and ask that...

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Upcoming | Events, Classes & Support Groups

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NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6PM)

Date Jul 7, 2026 Time 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6PM)

It gives family members of those who have a loved one with a mental health…

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Veterans Support Group | In-Person Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM

Date Jul 7, 2026 Time 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Veterans Support Group | In-Person Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM

About the Support Group This veteran’s support group is for all service members that have…

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NAMI Balance for Success | ONLINE (Tuesdays @ 7PM)

Date Jul 7, 2026 Time 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

NAMI Balance for Success | ONLINE (Tuesdays @ 7PM)

About the Support Group This support group is designed to balance recovery from a mental…

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NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)

Date Jul 7, 2026 Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)

It gives family members of those who have a loved one with a mental health…

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