Articles filed under Mental Health
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Disability deadlines, milestones for getting government servicesOct 07, 2016 5:30 am - At several stages in the life of a person with disabilities, services available through the state or federal government end or change, leaving individuals and their care...
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When parents of people with disabilities reach the breaking pointOct 05, 2016 5:30 am - PART 1 IN A SERIES Editor's note: This is Part 1 of "Caregivers Crisis: When help isn't enough for parents of disabled adults," a three part series. Part 2 | Part 3...
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Join 5K Run for Mental Health to benefit NAMI Oct. 1Sep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The National Alliance on Mental Illness Kane-south, DeKalb & Kendall Counties would like to invite all ages to join the 2016 NAMI 5K Run for Mental Health on Saturday, O...
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Alzheimer's walk in Busse Woods laden with emotion for family, caregiversSep 24, 2016 1:00 am - Bob Obregon of Palatine was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the tender age of 56. For 10 years his wife, Theresa, cared for him. Every day. His family has particip...
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Naperville Olympian makes local appearanceSep 24, 2016 1:00 am - Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Kevin Cordes of Naperville was the special guest during Saturday's Run for the Mind 5K at St. James Farm near Warrenville. Cordes gave ...
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Elgin mental hospital to house more prisoners, fewer civilian patientsSep 09, 2016 1:00 am - Up to 44 prisoners needing significant mental health care will be moved to the Elgin Mental Health Center in the coming months, state officials announced Friday. The mov...
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Why government believes in medication-assisted heroin treatmentAug 29, 2016 5:30 am - While medication-assisted treatment is just one route to recovery from heroin or opioid addiction, it's a path that's gaining support from the federal government. Among...
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Sometimes-controversial medication steers Waukegan woman to recoveryAug 29, 2016 5:30 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the title of Dr. Diane Copeland, clinical psychologist. Second of two parts. On Day 122, Danielle Davis feels ...
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Fundraiser launched to save program for kids exposed to violenceAug 29, 2016 1:00 am - The Hoffman Estates-based Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County launched a fundraiser Monday hoping to make up for state funding cuts to a progra...
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Maine Township expands access to mental health servicesAug 21, 2016 11:00 pm - One in five adults will be diagnosed with a mental disorder within any given year. Maine Township's MaineStay Youth & Family Services now offers residents convenient acc...