NAMI Illinois News & Blog
Meet the STABLE-ity team
Neither of the two therapists for the STABLE-ity program envisioned their love of horses to play into their careers and yet, that’s exactly what happened. Hear from Kristin Puryear, LCSW, … Read more
Equity Drives 2021 Legislative Priorities
As millions struggle and tax revenues drop, what happens in Springfield and Washington D.C. has never mattered more. NAMI Illinois works with affiliates, policymakers, and other allies to ensure mental … Read more
The Warm, Cuddly Way to Ease Mental Health Symptoms
In a time when it’s difficult to feel calm and centered, what can we do to manage our anxieties? The answer may be as simple as curling up with a … Read more
Equine-Facilitated Therapy and Mental Illness
We’re all familiar with therapy dogs and cats and might have heard of birds playing that role, too, but therapy horses? While they don’t come and sit on your lap, … Read more
Meet Kristin Puryear, LCSW, CTRI, Equine-Facilitated Therapist at Equestrian Connection
Tell us about your background with horses. My grandfather bred Ponies of the America’s (POAs), so I began riding and caring for horses at an early age which developed into … Read more
Meet Kristen Faisant, MEd, LPC
Tell us about your history with horses. I started horseback riding as a hobby when I was six years old and I immediately became very serious about it. I began … Read more
COVID-19 pandemic strains mental health infrastructure, leaving patients vulnerable
December 7, 2020 By Leah Hope ABC7 https://abc7chicago.com/covid-pandemic-mental-health-suicide-prevention-therapy-chicago/8593857/ The COVID-19 pandemic has not just worsened existing mental health issues in individuals, like depression or anxiety, but has also strained the … Read more
Illinois dedicates $2M to Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide for veterans
Nov 10, 2020 KWQC https://www.kwqc.com/2020/11/10/illinois-dedicates-2m-to-governors-challenge-to-prevent-suicide-for-veterans/ Officials with the state of Illinois announced on Monday that the state will be joining a multi-state effort in lowering suicide rates among veterans. This … Read more
A Word to the Wise: Caregiver Take Care
Nov 18, 2020 By Linda Snow-Griffin, Ph.D. NAMI https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/November-2020/A-Word-to-the-Wise-Caregiver-Take-Care What airline passenger truly loves flying in turbulent conditions? My husband, who is a private pilot, likes to remind me that … Read more