by NAMI Staff | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
When someone you love is living with a mental health condition, it’s natural to dedicate a significant amount of energy toward supporting them: through the appointments, the medication management, the late-night worries, and the everyday effort to be there when they...
by NAMI Staff | Aug 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
The backpacks are bought, and the supply lists are checked off, but for a lot of kids across the western suburbs, a new school year can bring something harder to prepare for: worry. If your child seems to be seeking more reassurance or closeness than usual, mentions...
by NAMI Staff | Jul 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Everyone can feel sad sometimes. A hard week, a loss, a disappointment. Sadness is normal; it’s a healthy response to challenges. Depression is something different. It’s a persistent, whole-body condition that can affect how you sleep, eat, think, and function,...
by NAMI Staff | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Watching someone you care about struggle with their mental health can be incredibly difficult. It can be even more challenging when they’re not ready to accept the support you hope will help, bringing up feelings of worry, uncertainty, and helplessness that can...
by NAMI Staff | Jul 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Last July, NAMI Metro Suburban shared an essay about growing up without the language to talk about mental health and how silence, faith, and cultural stigma can shape a family’s relationship with healing. That story struck a chord with a lot of readers, and...
by NAMI Staff | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
For generations, many men have been taught to keep their struggles to themselves. “Tough it out.” “Be strong.” These phrases discourage honest conversations about emotional health, and silence comes at a real cost. Isolation. Strained...
