Advocacy Archives - NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/tag/advocacy/ Chicagoland Mental Health Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:17:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.namiccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-fav-32x32.png Advocacy Archives - NAMI CCNS https://www.namiccns.org/tag/advocacy/ 32 32 Resilience: The Art of Bouncing Back https://www.namiccns.org/resilience-the-art-of-bouncing-back/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:09:31 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30580 In our fast-paced world, stress is a universal experience. Whether it’s the pressure of a looming deadline, navigating family dynamics, or simply the cumulative weight of daily responsibilities, stress can build up quietly until it no longer feels minor. While … Continue reading →

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]]> I’m Stressed About Current Events: How Can I Practice Self-Care During Uncertain Times? https://www.namiccns.org/self-care-during-uncertain-times/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:24:46 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30565 The world feels heavy right now. Constant news updates, uncertainty about the future, and changes in laws or programs that affect us and our families can stir up strong emotions. These feelings tell us what matters most to us, but … Continue reading →

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]]> Finding the Words: A Guide to Sharing and Supporting https://www.namiccns.org/finding-the-words/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:14:12 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30562 Sharing your mental health journey, or reaching out to a friend who is struggling, can feel like navigating a new trail without a map. Whether you are the one looking for support or the one offering it, communication is the … Continue reading →

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]]> Every Brain Belongs: Celebrating Neurodiversity https://www.namiccns.org/every-brain-belongs-celebrating-neurodiversity/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:58:37 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30557 What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the idea that there is no “right” way for a brain to function. Instead, differences in processing, learning, and interacting are natural variations of the human experience. Approximately 15–20% of the population identifies as neurodivergent. … Continue reading →

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]]> Dismantling Stigma: From Shame to Streangth https://www.namiccns.org/dismantling-stigma/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:45:22 +0000 https://www.namiccns.org/?p=30550 Did you know that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness? Yet, more than half of those individuals never receive the help they deserve. Often, people avoid or delay seeking treatment due to concerns about … Continue reading →

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