NAMI Illinois News & Blog
Join Us – 2020 Virtual State Conference
Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th NAMI Illinois is pleased to be bringing you its 2020 State Conference virtually, in the comfort of a safe environment: your home! The … Read more
Dealing With Anxiety During COVID-19
With increased isolation and uncertainty, people may be feeling higher levels of stress. These tips and articles will help you manage your anxiety. 1. Remember that knowledge is power: Understanding the … Read more
Living with Depression: How to Keep Working
By: Emily Johnson I live with a high-functioning depression in my life, and in the workplace. I’ve been struggling since 2015 when I thought it was just fatigue. Medication and therapy … Read more
Keynote Spotlight: Dan Gillison, Jr. and David Albert, Ph.D.
NAMI Illinois is honored to have two esteemed keynote speakers at this year’s Virtual State Conference. NAMI CEO Dan Gillison, Jr. and David Albert, Ph.D., Director of the Division of … Read more
Interview with Fermina Ponce
Fermina Ponce is an award-winning author from Colombia who uses her writing talent to help others heal from the trauma of mental illness. A member of NAMI Kane-South, DeKalb and … Read more
Depression, Anxiety Spike Amid Outbreak and Turbulent Times
Sept 2, 2020 By Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer Associated Press U.S. News https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-09-02/depression-anxiety-spike-amid-outbreak-and-turbulent-times Mental health therapists’ caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And anxiety and depression … Read more
UIC receives grant to better prepare doctors to treat substance use, mental health conditions
Sep 2, 2020 News Medical Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200902/UIC-receives-grant-to-better-prepare-doctors-to-treat-substance-use-mental-health-conditions.aspx The University of Illinois Chicago has received a $2.5 million grant to better prepare primary care physicians to treat … Read more
How Early Intervention Impacted My Life
Aug 26, 2020 By Katharine Hartleb NAMI https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/August-2020/How-Early-Intervention-Impacted-My-Life I remember the first time I experienced the feeling of not being able to get out of bed. Not because I was … Read more
U.S. Senate Passes The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Improvement Act
8/7/2020 NAMI https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/U-S-Senate-Passes-the-Commander-John-Scott-Hannon-Veterans-Mental-Health-Improvement-Act On August 5th, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, S. 785, bipartisan legislation focused on efforts to reduce … Read more
News from NAMI National
In the News – From NAMI National
- Police have shot people experiencing a mental health crisis. Who should you call instead? September 18, 2020
- NIH announces public-private partnership to advance schizophrenia biomarker research September 16, 2020
- What AMP SCZ Partners Are Saying September 15, 2020
- Mental Health in the US is Suffering—Will It Go Back to Normal? September 8, 2020
- New York attorney general to empanel grand jury in Daniel Prude case (CW: Violence and Death) September 5, 2020
- The Growing Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 for Young Adults August 30, 2020
- NAMI, Designer Kenneth Cole Team to Fight Mental Illness August 19, 2020
- Dr. Ken Duckworth On Mental Health In The Time Of Coronavirus August 17, 2020
- Eight tips for boosting mental health at college in the age of COVID-19 August 14, 2020
- CDC study sheds new light on mental health crisis linked to coronavirus pandemic August 13, 2020
Psych Central News
Psych Central News
- Many Seniors with Depression Faring Well During Pandemic September 2, 2020
- Virtual Body Swapping With Friend Can Alter Your Sense of Self September 1, 2020
- Genetic Study on Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis May Lead to Earlier Diagnosis September 1, 2020
- Alzheimer’s Treatment With Antibodies Shows Promise in Clearing Plaques, Aiding Cognition September 1, 2020
- Pandemic Taking A Toll on Those With Eating Disorders September 1, 2020
- Depressed, Anxious Young Men May Be at Greater Risk for Mid-Life Heart Attack August 31, 2020
- Study Aims to ID Which Young Adults with Depression May Benefit from Exercise August 31, 2020
- Germ Aversion Tied to More Preventative Behavior During Pandemic August 31, 2020
- Feeling Panicked Without Phone Tied to Worse OCD, Poor Sleep Quality August 31, 2020
- Effectiveness of Virtual Communities Hinge on Trust August 31, 2020