NAMI CCNS is uniquely positioned to serve the mental health needs of the Chicago North Shore community and suburbs. As a branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), NAMI CCNS has access to a vast network of resources and support that allows them to provide exceptional care to...
Every time we experience a tragedy like this, people with mental illness are drawn into the conversation. The truth is that the vast majority of violence is not perpetrated by people with mental illness. Statements to the contrary only serve to perpetuate stigma and distract from the real issues. NAMI...
Click here for PDF April 4, 2017 | Cost: Free 7:00-8:30 PM This community education seminar focuses on identifying and treating older adults with depression and is appropriate for community members and professionals. Since depression can present differently in the older adult population, it is important to recognize symptoms and differentiate between...
The NW Suburban Cluster Presents: Minds on the Edge, Facing Mental Illness – a multi-platform media project that explores severe mental illness in America Monday, May 1st 7-9pm Holy Family 2515 Palatine Road Inverness, 60067 TO RSVP or for more information please contact: Sue Geegan sgeegan@holyfamilyparish.org 847-907-3443 Click here for...
* Click here to download PDF * Developmental changes in adolescence are dramatic as the brain and body evolves. Deborah Taber, Administrative Director of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences for the Northshore University Medical System, will review how school demands, drug use, social media, and gender identity issues can create a mental health...
* Click here for PDF download! * NAMI CCNS Cordially Invites You To: “Ask the Psychiatrist Your Questions About Mental Illness” Meet John Zajecka, M.D., an expert in novel treatment approaches for bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Dr Zajecka, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Depression Treatment and Research Center at Rush University...
Here’s this month’s list of Stigmafree strides: 1. Share Your Story 2. Encourage your community to take part in National Depression Screening Day 3. Raise awareness for Mental Illness Awareness Week StigmaFree Partner Updates Did you catch FOX Sports yesterday? It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) and FOX Sports joins...
What about Social? Make sure to let your followers know that October 2-8 is Mental Illness Awareness Week! Help us in spreading awareness and spreading hope. #MIAW #stigmafree Share the images and messaging to raise awareness and start a conversation. Facebook Cover Image Facebook Timeline Image Twitter Cover Image Twitter...
117 people die every single day by suicide in America. You can help stop this epidemic. Contact your Senators. Demand a vote on the Mental Health Reform Act (S. 2680). S. 2680 will: Invest in mental health services and supports that are evidence-based, so people know they are getting care...
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 television. Unveiled at NAMI’s 36th annual convention, July 6-9, the two...
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