Tag Archives: Mental Health

5 Essential Steps for Sustained Mental Health & Wellness

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Courtney Hall

While keeping in good physical shape is important for self-care, it is also important to take care of your mental health and wellness. The pace and stresses of modern life can take their toll on both your mind and body. … Continue reading →

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5 WAYS | How Yoga Can Positively Impact Your Mental Health

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Courtney Hall

Yoga is a “no-brainer” for people that do and don’t like to exercise!  Why? Yoga is like fitness, and it is not like fitness. It resembles fitness because it strengthens your body and tones it. It is not like fitness, … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Disorder | A Story of Hope in a Storm

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Courtney Hall

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 normal teenage behavior quickly became a nightmare. Mary was soon … Continue reading →

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NAMI CCNS Represented at Supportive Housing Expo

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Courtney Hall

NAMI Cook County North Suburban Board member Judy Graff, chair of the Program Committee and a Basics teacher, also serves as board secretary for the North/Northwest Suburban Task Force on Supportive Housing for Individuals with Mental Illness. Judy represented NAMI … Continue reading →

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Madalyn Parker Takes Mental Health Days Off From Work | What Happens Next is Incredible!

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Courtney Hall

Madalyn Parker took a few days off of work for “Mental Health” reasons.  What happened next  amazed the internet!  Her courage is the kind that is eroding the stigma associated with mental health. Yes, Madalyn Parker took two days off of … Continue reading →

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Advocacy Alert: Congress decimating #mentalhealth care in #MentalHealthMonth

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Courtney Hall

May is Mental Health Month and how is Congress celebrating? By trying to decimate mental health coverage in America. This week, there is a vote expected in the House on the amended American Health Care Act (AHCA). If this bill … Continue reading →

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New Mental Health Television PSAs: NAMI Launches

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Courtney Hall

New Mental Health Television PSAs: NAMI Launches “Hope Starts with You” Campaign SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has launched “Hope Starts with You,” a new campaign of public service announcements (PSAs) for … Continue reading →

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