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A Mental Health Diagnosis & The Aftermath

What happens after your loved one is faced with a mental health diagnosis? The time in between treatments can be long but feel endless? Do you go home and carry...

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Caring for the Caregiver | NAMI Family to Family

New Study of Caregivers Sheds Light on Importance of Family to Family

NAMI has long recognized that “caring for the caregiver” is crucial to effective, ongoing care for a loved one with mental illness. A recent study of adult caregivers provides further...

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#CURESTIGMA - Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Month | #CureStigma

Mental Health Month | #CureStigma Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI CCNS and the rest of the country are...

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Schizophrenia Myths | Top 5

Top 5 Schizophrenia Myths

There are many myths about people with schizophrenia.  Our Top 5 Schizophrenia Myths sheds light on a mental health subject we all need to be aware of! #1 - People...

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Mental Health | Top Ten Making a Difference Quotes

Mental Health | Top 10 Making a Difference Quotes

There are many quotes about making a difference when it comes to mental health.  Each unique quote might mean something different to us all.  No matter how personally connected one...

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Top 4 Misperceptions of Mass Shootings and Mental Illness

Top 4 Misperceptions of Mass Shootings and Mental Illness

Mental illness misperceptions have run wild in the wake of the latest mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. Here are the Top 4 misperceptions of mass shootings and mental illness. Common...

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

Date Sep 8, 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 Sep 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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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