Articles filed under Mental Health
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In wake of election victories, advocates continue push for community mental health boardsDec 19, 2022 4:30 am - Mental health advocates in the suburbs persuaded voters in November to establish new community boards and a new tax that will fund local organizations that address menta...
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In search of balance during the busy holiday seasonDec 06, 2022 10:00 pm - Earlier this fall I was attending a leadership summit in a suburb of Chicago. Following our sessions one afternoon, I went for a power walk before dinner. Adjacent to t...
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Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson supports families who experience perinatal loss as part of NFL's My Cause My CleatsDec 04, 2022 10:00 pm - Four months ago, Jennie Goosby and Tony Bakken were faced with the unthinkable loss of their infant daughter Charlotte Olivia, born 14 weeks early. Chicago Bears safety ...
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College of DuPage students sharing their thoughts on mental healthNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - College students are dealing with mental health issues in numbers not seen before. According to the Mayo Clinic, anxiety and depression among college students has signif...
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'A heart for change': Advocates celebrate voters' approval of mental health boardsNov 09, 2022 12:00 am - Voters in four suburban counties made a strong statement Tuesday about the importance of treating mental health. In referendums this fall, voters approved tax increases ...
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On suburban ballots Tuesday: Amendments, tax hikes, school projects and moreNov 07, 2022 4:30 am - Voters on Tuesday will weigh in on more than just who will represent them in Springfield and Washington. They'll also cast votes on ballot questions both local and state...
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With opposition emerging, 708 mental health board supporters press their caseOct 29, 2022 1:00 am - Voters in several suburban townships and one county will decide Nov. 8 whether to authorize a tax increase to fund new community boards empaneled to address local mental...
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Learn about handling grief during the holidays at Nov. 7 program in NapervilleOct 15, 2022 11:00 pm - 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 cultu...
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Morrison, Cerniglia discuss need to expand Cook County mental health servicesSep 27, 2022 1:00 am - Democratic 15th District Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison of Mount Prospect and Republican challenger Chuck Cerniglia of Hoffman Estates shared their views on the...
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Ecker Center joins in National Recovery MonthSep 25, 2022 11:00 pm - Ecker Center for Behavioral Health recognizes National Recovery Month each September. This year's theme, "Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every ...