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Category: Mental Health

February 26, 2020 Family to Family

How to Help Your Loved Ones Receive Treatment for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's is a disease that wreaks havoc on both those affected by it and the people who love them. The condition worsens over time and can eventually destroy someone's ability...

January 7, 2020 Anxiety

4 Ways to Deal With Anxiety Without Traditional Medication

Although a good number of anti-anxiety medications exist on the market, some people don’t like to use them to treat their anxiety. These drugs don’t always work consistently, and many...

December 11, 2019 Mental Health

What to Know When Considering Adopting a Support Dog for Your Anxiety

Emotional support dogs have become wildly popular of late, and with good reason, as many people have found a great deal of comfort and kindness with these beautiful animals. If...

November 9, 2019 Inspiration

How to Live a Full Life When You Have Depression

Depression is something that can affect anyone. In fact, depression affects a large portion of the population, up to 26% of women and 12% of men. There are a variety...

October 16, 2019 Anxiety

How Massage Can Help Ground Your Anxiety

Anne Marie Schlekeway was a mentor, teacher and leader. When you stepped into the room with her, you knew you were in the presence of greatness. She maintained a work-life...

September 11, 2019 Mental Health

PTSD Diagnosis Through Blood Tests

Today, in the Wall Street journal, there are reports that a team of researchers from top medical schools are moving closer to developing a blood test that promises to quickly...

August 8, 2019 childrens mental health

Was My Child’s Mental Health Affected by a Car Crash?

When the cars are towed and everyone is safe at home, it's easy to assume the negative impact of a car crash is over. However, it's usually just beginning, especially...

June 28, 2019 Action

3 South Asian Techniques That Can Improve Mental Health

People struggle with mental health and feel like they're powerless against their own minds. They may think that the only solution is to try to fake happiness and peace of...

June 25, 2019 Advocacy

5 Essential Steps for Sustained Mental Health & Wellness

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...

May 28, 2019 childrens mental health

Mental Health & Trigger Warning Happy America – A Societal Coddling

The movement of "trigger warnings" and so-called "safe spaces" that are primarily on college campuses are supposed to protect people from being uncomfortable/offended/traumatized from content, a phrase, or even a...

March 26, 2019 Mental Health

Why Diet and Mental Health Are Eternally Connected

Most people think healthy eating is all about losing unwanted weight, but did you know that a proper diet helps sustain your mental health? Your body and mind are intimately...

February 18, 2019 ADHD

Dr. Segal’s 5 Keys to Successful ADHD Treatment

Dr. Norman Segal, a popular and well established pediatrician in the Chicago Northwest suburbs, presented a talk at the Des Plaines Public Library on February 13, 2019 to a capacity...

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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