Articles filed under Mental Health
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Mental health first aid course to be offered at Naperville’s St. Thomas the Apostle ChurchDec 29, 2023 4:49 pm - Wanted: Good Samaritans desiring to help anyone they may witness struggling with an emotional or mental health issue or a substance abuse disorder. Medical or health care...
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St. Charles police department launches CARES program for residents at riskDec 27, 2023 5:12 pm - St. Charles residents who suffer from an illness or mental health-related disorders can now sign up for a voluntary program called C.A.R.E.S., which stands for Citizens A...
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Grief & healing: Navigating nostalgia and ChristmasDec 23, 2023 6:00 am - Ho ho ho. Here it is, almost Christmas Day. My Christmas turkey is almost ready to go in the oven. I must make (or order) a feast, whether I’ll be just by myself or havin...
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8 parenting goals to start the new year strongDec 22, 2023 6:00 am - New Year’s resolutions can be sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the strengths already in place. Helping to make your family s...
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Holidays got you anxious? Experts offer tips on enjoying the season stress-freeDec 21, 2023 6:24 am - The holiday season can be joyous, filled with family gatherings, good will and exchanges of gifts. It also can also be a time fraught with stress and anxiety. Finding way...
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Pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations on the riseDec 18, 2023 6:27 am - According to a newly released study, researchers have found that hospitalizations for pediatric eating disorders are alarmingly on the rise, including some children who d...
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Grief & healing: Make today a good dayDec 16, 2023 9:49 am - My late husband didn’t believe in dwelling on the past. I think it’s a type of self-protection that’s actually quite healthy. No wallowing. We all must do our best over life’s journey.
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Wheeling Township's planned do-over referendum on mental health board won't be on ballotDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - The Cook County clerk will not put Wheeling Township's planned do-over referendum on creating a community mental health board on the March ballot. A spokeswoman for the ...
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Sales and property taxes to help fund new Rolling Meadows social services departmentDec 02, 2023 12:00 am - Rolling Meadows has formed a new human services department to help meet the high demand for mental health support and other needs of residents, city officials say. Depar...
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GPS Parent Series to discuss mental health, recovery, and healingNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "It's Okay to Not Be Okay: Solutions to Help You Heal" with adolescent psychiat...