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2 Events! Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself

The ego needs our help. If we want a more satisfying existence, we have to teach it to loosen its grip. But how do we release its powerful grip?  Mark...

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Michael Phelps mental health depression

Michael Phelps | Contemplated Suicide Through Depression

Former Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was at the height of success, but revealed that he, through the lows, has battled depression and thoughts of suicide. Per Susan Scutti of msn.com,...

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder | A Story of Hope in a Storm

Mary was a seemingly normal teenage girl with hopes, dreams and ambitions, but while attending Evanston Township High School, life turned south for Mary and her family. What seemed like...

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Google NAMI PTSD

Google Partners With NAMI To Increase Understanding Of PTSD

In any given year, about 14 million adults in the U.S. will experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can develop after any traumatic event, including combat, hurricanes, earthquakes or experiences...

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NAMI CCNS Represented at Supportive Housing Expo

NAMI Cook County North Suburban Board member Judy Graff, chair of the Program Committee and a Basics teacher, also serves as board secretary for the North/Northwest Suburban Task Force on...

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I jumped off of the golden gate bridge - Kevin

I Jumped Off of The Golden Gate Bridge

Since 1937, two thousand people have died by jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge.  This is one man's story of suicide and the regrets he had after his attempt....

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Top 5 Misunderstood Mental Health Conditions

Top 5 Misunderstood Mental Health Conditions

There's much stigma attached to mental health and mental illness, so for this year's "Mental Illness Awareness Week" we are focusing our attention on five mental health conditions in need of...

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NAMI CCNS Newsletter | 2017 Vol 3

The quarterly newsletter of NAMI Cook County North Suburban NAMI Newsline 2017 Vol 3 - PDF DOWNLOAD NAMI Newsline 2017 Vol 3 NAMI CCNS NEWSLINE2017 Vol 3 1. 2017 Volume...

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

Date Mar 28, 2026 Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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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Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

Date Mar 28, 2026 Time 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

Date Mar 28, 2026 Time 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

Date Mar 30, 2026 Time 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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