NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/ Chicagoland Mental Health Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:40:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-fav-32x32.png NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/ 32 32 More Good Days, Together https://www.namiccns.org/more-good-days-together/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:34:25 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30614 We invite you to reflect on what a “good day” truly looks like for you. “Good” doesn’t have to mean perfect, burst-with-joy happy, or intensely productive. It might simply mean calm or manageable. Only you get to define it, and … Continue reading →

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]]> How to Support a Young Person’s Mental Health https://www.namiccns.org/youth-mental-health/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:26:51 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30611 Youth Mental Health: Supporting Children, Adolescents & Young Adults To effectively support a young person, we must move beyond just “checking in” and focus on creating a sustainable environment of safety and trust. Here is an expanded guide on how … Continue reading →

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]]> Words Matter: Using Inclusive Language https://www.namiccns.org/words-matter/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:58:37 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30602 Language is the foundation of connection. It has the power to either reinforce old stigmas or create a safe harbor for healing. When we shift our language, we shift our culture, moving from judgment and silence toward empathy and action. … Continue reading →

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]]> Understanding Mental Health: The Foundation of Wellbeing https://www.namiccns.org/understanding-mental-health/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:26:56 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30588 Mental health is more than the absence of illness; it is the bedrock of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It shapes how we interpret the world, manage stress, and connect with the people around us. Because it exists on … Continue reading →

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]]> Talking About Your Mental Health: How to Share With Confidence and Care https://www.namiccns.org/talking-about-your-mental-health/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:17:42 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30584 Opening up about your mental health can feel overwhelming. You may want support and understanding, but worry about being judged or misunderstood. The truth is: there is no “right” way or right number of people to tell. You are the … Continue reading →

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