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November 12, 2020 COVID-19

COVID-19 PTSD | Concerns and Rock Solid Treatments in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

COVID-19 is affecting everyone. It has become a health crisis that threatens our physical and psychological well-being. Even if we’re lucky enough to steer clear of the disease, we’re nonetheless...

September 29, 2020 Mental Health Tips

Suicide Prevention Awareness | Top 5 Suicide Questions Answered

There are many questions we ask ourselves about suicide. The biggest question for families and loved ones left behind by someone who commits suicide is always, "WHY?" Why would they...

August 20, 2020 childrens mental health

Top Expert Tips | Eating Disorders Among Youth During COVID-19

Although the moniker ‘eating disorder’ specifically mentions eating, eating disorders are about far more than food; they are a range of psychological conditions that result in unhealthy eating habits. Eating...

August 7, 2020 Mental Health

The Social Isolation Effects on Mental Health

The social isolation effects on mental health are being seen all over the world! In most parts of the country, we’re living under conditions that we have never experienced before....

July 1, 2020 COVID-19

Surge in Veteran’s Mental Health Needs

Mental health providers and the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical staff have kept thousands of veterans in treatment through telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as the pandemic’s social...

May 31, 2020 Mental Health

Getting The Most Out Of Online Therapy

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...

May 31, 2020 COVID-19

Maintaining Resilience During A Crisis Like COVID-19

The current pandemic is affecting just about everyone. We’ve been separated from friends and loved ones, disconnected from many of our favorite activities, and become full-time remote employees and homeschool...

May 24, 2020 Mental Health Stories

I AM AN AMERICAN SOLDIER | Suicide is Not an Option

I am an American Soldier. On the battlefield, there are two fronts that we encounter: There is the actual battlefield and then there is life after our DD214 and discharge....

May 13, 2020 COVID-19

Strategies on Isolating With a Partner – While Keeping The Peace

A few days ago, my attorney sent all of his clients a link to his recent interview with ABC National News, in which he discussed that he and other lawyers...

May 5, 2020 Laws

Living With Someone Who Suffers From Mental Illness? Here’s When To Call The Police

If you’re in the difficult position of caring for a loved one with mental illness during the COVID-19 epidemic, when is it time to involve law enforcement? With many of...

May 5, 2020 Mental Health Tips

Managing Staff Remotely During COVID-19

Many of us are now working at home to slow the spread of COVID-19 and practice effective social distancing. The health and wellness of employees, customers and other stakeholders are employers’ top priority, so many of us are deployed using a remote work plan. While some industries have used flexible work plans already, with at least some of the staff working remotely part of the time, for others, this is a brave new world. With in-office time now on hiatus until further notice, how can managers support employees? Here are some brief tips: Ensure that the proper infrastructure is in...

April 18, 2020 Grief & Loss

Coping with Grief & Loss During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed so many aspects of our lives. We’re not just worried about higher-order needs now – the temporary loss of shared restaurant meals, professional sporting...

NAMI CCNS is a grass roots organization and an affiliate of the NAMI National organization. Our affiliate was started in the early 1990’s by a group of family members who were all dealing with the challenges of loved ones with mental illness. They offered a Family to Family class and that was the beginning of our affiliate, which now serves over 17 communities in our catchment area.

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