Misty R. Sturtevant, LCSW

10/21/2026

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10/14/2026

10/07/2026

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — An international mental health initiative that uses trained volunteers to provide talk therapy on benches around the community is coming to Rockford. The Winnebago County Health Department is preparing to launch a local version ...

09/15/2026

09/07/2026

Knowing what to look for can help save a life.

Withdrawing from loved ones, changes in sleep, increased aggression, reckless behavior, or extreme mood swings can be warning signs that someone may be struggling or thinking about su***de.

Recognize the signs. Reach out. Listen without judgment. Remind them they’re not alone. 💜

Talking about su***de isn’t harmful. Silence is.

Start a conversation. Be the difference. Find more resources at nami.org/SPM.

09/06/2026

For Michelle Hammer, receiving a schizophrenia diagnosis wasn’t the end of her story. It helped her better understand what she was experiencing and get treatment for the correct condition.

“When people get diagnosed, they think their life is over. But really, I tell people if they're diagnosed with schizophrenia, that's a good thing, not a bad thing, because then you can get treated for the correct illness.”

Michelle, founder of Schizophrenic NYC, shares her experience with diagnosis, treatment, entrepreneurship, and recovery in the newest episode of NAMI’s Hope Starts With Us podcast.

Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3SSMLWe