Tag Archives: Mental Health

Maintaining a Positive Relationship with a Loved One Living with Mental Illness

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Cavan Pellegrino

When someone you love is living with a mental health condition, it’s natural to want to fix, correct, or protect. You want to ease their pain. You want to prevent mistakes. You want to make things better. But often, what … Continue reading →

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NAMIWalks Cook County North Suburban

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Jackie Smolyar

REGISTER HERE FOR NAMIWALKS COOK COUNTY NORTH SUBURBAN Join us on October 10th, 2026 for NAMIWalks Cook County North Suburban. NAMIWalks is first and foremost about people, inspired individuals reaching out to each other, one authentic story at a time, … Continue reading →

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Getting The Most Out Of Online Therapy

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Jackie Smolyar

Perhaps you’re considering online mental health therapy, but are wondering if it is as powerful as in-person therapy. During our current time of social distancing because of COVID-19, even many clinicians who normally only conduct in-person therapy have switched to … Continue reading →

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5 Essential Steps for Sustained Mental Health & Wellness

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Jackie Smolyar

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 Jackie Smolyar

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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