Articles filed under Mental Health
-
PTSD raises likelihood of developing ischemic heart disease
Oct 10, 2021 7:00 AM - Researchers found that female veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder were at significantly increased risk of developing ischemic heart disease. That's a condition in which the coronary arteries become narrowed. -
Potts: Make peace with the past to live more happily in the present
Sep 30, 2021 1:31 PM - Ken Potts: Making peace with our past is difficult, and even painful at times. Yet, such peace is the best (and perhaps only) foundation for a fulfilling present and future.
-
A lethal combination: Protect youth from the impact of substance use on suicide
Sep 30, 2021 10:46 PM - We hear a lot about mental health concerns and the risk of suicide for our youth. We hear less about increased suicidal risk from alcohol and drug use on stressed and depressed young psyches. -
Glenbard Parent Series Oct. 12 speaker to discuss using emotions to help well-being
Sep 28, 2021 6:32 PM - On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotion to Help Our Kids, Ourselves and Our Society Thrive." -
Learn how to cope with aftershocks of COVID-19 pandemic at Sept. 29 programSep 25, 2021 12:42 AM - "I'm Listening … Dealing With the Aftershocks of COVID-19" will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville. It will aim to help validate and process those experiences, thoughts and feelings everyone has experienced during the past 18 months in an environment that is both safe and understanding.
-
Batavia author, Suicide Hotline volunteer to sign new book
Sep 19, 2021 7:30 AM - Rober Breisch has logged 19 years as a suicide prevention hotline volunteer. He shares some of his insights in his new book.
-
Constable: Not everything is 9/11, but first responders all face stress. A new website aims to help.
Sep 13, 2021 10:48 AM - Among the lasting memories of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks is the outpouring of admiration for those first responders. Suburban police officers who feel the stress now have We Never Walk Alone, a new website that connects officers with trained peer supporters and vetted mental health professionals.
-
Glenbard Parent Series to host online conversation Sept. 23 about therapy and anxiety
Sep 11, 2021 12:46 AM - On Thursday, Sept. 23, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, Our Lives" with Lori Gottlieb. -
Glenbard Parent Series to address stress, anxiety among teens Sept. 23
Sep 11, 2021 12:44 AM - On Thursday, Sept. 23, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Our Teens" with Lisa Damour. -
When the system fails your mentally ill or addicted loved one
Sep 5, 2021 9:34 AM - Addicts are famous for blaming others for their actions, but every adult is responsible for their choices. Don't feel guilty if you must close the door on your loved one.
Show 1-10 of 387
next »
bottom clear