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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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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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Vic Mensa Mental Health

Vic Mensa Wants To Break The Silence On Mental Health In The Black Community

Chicago rapper, Vic Mensa, has recently come forward and opened up about mental health and the issues confronting the African American community when it comes to mental health. In an...

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Chester Bennington's Wife

Chester Bennington’s Wife Speaks Out on Mental Health

Talinda Bennington, Chester Bennington’s wife and mother to three of his six children, has released a heartbreaking statement following his tragic death. One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children...

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Be Stigma-Free – A NAMI National feature

Here’s this month’s list of Stigmafree strides: 1. Share Your Story 2. Encourage your community to take part in National Depression Screening Day 3. Raise awareness for Mental Illness Awareness...

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The suicide rate is at a 30-year high. You can help.

117 people die every single day by suicide in America. You can help stop this epidemic. Contact your Senators. Demand a vote on the Mental Health Reform Act (S. 2680)....

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2016 NAMI CCNS Housing Educational Meeting

Housing for Individuals Living with Mental Illness – a Discussion

* Click here for PDF download * NAMI CCNS Cordially Invites You To: Housing for Individuals Living with Mental Illness, Needs and Resources - a Discussion Learn about types of housing...

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

Date Jul 2, 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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Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

Date Jul 2, 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 Jul 2, 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 Jul 2, 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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