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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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faith and mental health

What does Mental Health have to do with Faith?

Good Mental Health is important, but what does faith have to do with it? Alot! All of us go through life experiences that challenge our mental health, but mental illnesses...

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Upcoming | Events, Classes & Support Groups

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

Date Sep 10, 2026 Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

NAMI Family Support Group | IN-PERSON ONLY (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 Sep 10, 2026 Time 10:00 AM - 12:30 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 Sep 10, 2026 Time 4:00 PM - 5:30 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 Sep 10, 2026 Time 4:00 PM - 5:30 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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