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Chicago's Voice on Mental Illness |  |
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The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of
Greater Chicago 1536 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 www.namigc.org (312) 563-0445 Fax (312) 563-0467 |
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What is Mental Illness? |
| Mental Illness an Overview | |
| Consumer Survival Guide | |
| Mental Illness It's Not What you Think | |
| Myths and Misperceptions of Mental Illness | |
| Famous Survivors | |
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What are some Indicators of Mental Illness? |
| Symptoms of Mental Illness | |
| Disturbances/Relapse Signs | |
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What is the Physiology of Mental Illness? |
| Mental Illnesses Are Brain Disorders. What Everybody Needs to Know. | |
| Stress and the Developing Brain | |
| How Neurons Work | |
| Architecture of the Brain | |
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What are some Treatment Options? |
| Finding the Right Mental Health Professional | |
| Access to Voluntary/Involuntary Treatment | |
| All about ECT | |
| Do's and Don'ts for Handling a Mental Illness Crisis | |
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What impacts does Mental Illness have? |
| Facts on Work and Mental Illness | |
| Statistics: The Numbers Count | |
| Economics of Mental Illness | |
| Consequences of Non Treatment | |
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What can the public do to improve care? |
| Information for Writers on Mental Illness | |
| Tips for Writing Legislators | |