Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education

06/04/2026

Friendships often change during life transitions — new educational or career transitions, moving, parenthood, or simply growing into different versions of ourselves. Maintaining friendships during these times can feel difficult. Some friendships shift from daily conversations to occasional check-ins. Others require more intentionality. Healthy friendship maintenance isn’t about constant communication or perfect consistency. It’s about mutual care, honesty, and flexibility.

06/01/2026

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month — an important reminder that vulnerability is not weakness. For many years, men have been taught to “push through,” stay silent, or hide what they’re feeling. But mental health challenges do not discriminate. Real strength can include asking for help, cultivating community, engaging in hobbies, and taking care of your physical health. Contact our education group (link in bio!) to discuss presentations that can foster conversations around mental health in your community.

05/28/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that well-being is not a luxury — it’s essential. If you would like assistance discussing mental health in the workplace, we can help. Our educational programs, which focus on a wide range of concerns, can be delivered for your teams either virtually or in person. Visit our website (link in bio!) to learn more about the educational programs we offer. ReducingStigma

05/21/2026

Mark your calendars! Our 25th annual community mental health conference is tentatively scheduled for May 15, 2027, and will be a reflection on how far we have come in ending stigma surrounding mental health care in the United States.

05/19/2026

Thank you to the team for these phone stands, which were included in our conference gift bags this weekend.

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for our 24th annual community mental health conference, “Alone Together: Confronting Loneliness Across the Lifespan.” We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we enjoyed hosting. As a reminder, CEU certificates will be sent in one month!

04/30/2026

Our conference attendees return year after year to take part in a community based initiative where all attendees feel welcome, and all perspectives are valued. Join us!

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Email from The Chicago School Secure your spot for NRCI's Mental Health Conference 2 weeks left for online registration! Attend in person or via live stream Up to 4 CEUs/PCDs available   24th Annual

04/27/2026

To close the day at our conference, “Alone Together: Confronting Loneliness Across the Lifespan,” participants are invited to join one of our Community Connection Circles, a facilitated small-group conversation reflecting on themes from the conference. These informally facilitated theme-based circles offer space for dialogue, shared experience, and connection with others in the community.

Following our Community Connection Circles, all participants will have the opportunity to join us for a Connection Reception.

Learn more about this opportunity and register for our event at our website (link in bio).

04/13/2026

Registration Now Open for our 24th annual Community Mental Health Conference, "Alone Together: Confronting Loneliness Across the Lifespan"
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Email from The Chicago School Registration Now Open! 24th Annual Community Mental Health Conference Saturday, May 16, 2026 9am-5pm Evanston Township High School REGISTER NOW! Use promo code EBIRD by A

04/06/2026