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Articles filed under Mental Health

Kane County aims to train 2,000 people in mental health first aid

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jan 18, 2026 8:45 pm - You are worried about a friend. Something they are saying or doing makes you wonder if they are having a mental health problem. But what can you do? Perform mental health first aid.
Addison Township Mental Health Board awards over $1M to support mental health services

By Katalyna Thomas, Addison Township
Dec 26, 2025 9:09 pm - The Addison Township Community Mental Health Board approved $1.109 million in grant funding to support local agencies providing mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
‘A nice holiday gift’: Wheeling Township board approves long-awaited mental health tax

By Steve Zalusky
Dec 10, 2025 3:24 pm - More than three years after voters approved the referendum for it, Wheeling Township trustees on Tuesday passed the first property tax levy for the township’s mental health board.
Dundee Township Mental Health Board seeks applicants for vacant board spots

By Kate Santillan
Nov 29, 2025 2:50 pm - Dundee Township supervisor Shefali Shah is accepting applications to appoint two new members to the Dundee Township Mental Health Board.
Hoffman Estates presents panel discussion on memory loss at Schaumburg Library Dec. 10

Submitted by Hoffman Estates
Nov 26, 2025 11:53 am - The Hoffman Estates Dementia Friendly Community Committee will present “Alice’s Journey Through Memory Loss” panel discussion from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the Rasumussen Room of the Schaumburg Township Central Library at 130 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
GPS program to explore food/mood connection and how to boost mental fitness

By Nathan Lindquist, Glenbard Township High School District 87
Nov 10, 2025 12:09 pm - On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the GPS Parent Series will present “Nourishing the Modern Brain: The Food, Mood and Heath Connection” with bestselling author and psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey at noon and 7 p.m. via Zoom.
Handling grief during the holidays

Submitted by St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Oct 30, 2025 1:15 am - The holidays may be a very painful and difficult time if you and your family have experienced the death of loved ones during the past few years. All around us, our culture celebrates while your heart is heavy, and even the tiniest thing can instantly touch off a tidal wave of sadness.
‘Leading the way’: DuPage’s new Crisis Recovery Center making an early impact

By Katlyn Smith
Oct 28, 2025 4:54 pm - The new DuPage Crisis Recovery Center is off to a “very strong start,” the county’s top public health official said Tuesday.
Artificial advice: Why some have concerns about AI therapy

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 27, 2025 4:29 pm - Contemplating an offer to relocate with her company to another state, single mom Melissa Bulicek sought advice from ChatGPT. She got her answer. But not everyone recommends seeking advice from chatbots. Therapists warn AI can offer wrong and even dangerous advice.
Out of grief, hope for others: Suicide prevention organizations work together to spur dialogue, reduce rates in schools

By Ryan Cole
Oct 19, 2025 9:03 am - In 2023, suicide was the second-leading cause of death of those between ages 10 and 34 in America. Larry and Mary Jo Butz of Hawthorn Woods know personally the impact of that statistic. Now, through Megan Butz Legacy of Hope and Elyssa’s Mission, they are working with schools to educate and identify at-risk students.

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