Articles filed under Mental Health
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Kids' emotional, physical maturation don't grow at same rateNov 11, 2020 10:00 pm - By Ken Potts That's life A 14-year-old I know stood in line at a custom bowling supply store. About 6'2" and 180 lbs., already with a man's voice and beard, he certainly...
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Seniors beset by loss can find ways to make life more fulfillingNov 08, 2020 5:00 am - By Ken Potts "Senior cited for threat to lawn care man." If I remember correctly, the headline read something like that. The story went on to detail how an elderly gentl...
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Hanover Township approves $5,000 for Journeys: The Road HomeNov 05, 2020 12:00 am - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $5,000 in capital funding to Journeys: The Road Home during its virtual meeting on Oct. 27. The funds will be used to s...
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District 15 tweaks mental health program in light of COVID-19 pandemicNov 03, 2020 12:00 am - Experts have been warning of the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic since the spring, and Palatine Township School District 15 has responded by highlighting ...
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Virtual program to explore ways to celebrate holidays despite pandemicOct 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Thanks to COVID-19, the holidays this year will stir even deeper emotions and tension than usual because the virus has inflicted all kinds of losses in our lives. While ...
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Glenbard Parent Series to explore mindfulness, resilience, self-worth Nov. 5Oct 20, 2020 11:00 pm - The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Tools for Your Mental Health" with Dr. Michael Maslar at 7 p.m. Thu...
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'Empty Shoes, Empty Hearts' highlights efforts to prevent youth suicidesOct 09, 2020 1:00 am - On the eve of World Mental Health Day, officials gathered Friday at the Rotary Healing Butterfly Garden behind the Children's Advocacy Center in Hoffman Estates in an ev...
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Harper provides mental health, basic needs for studentsOct 07, 2020 11:00 pm - At the onset of the pandemic, Harper College surveyed its students to get a better sense of the hardships they faced and the support they needed. Many expressed concerns...
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Hanover Township awards mental health fundingOct 05, 2020 1:00 am - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $3,500 in staff development funding to two entities during a virtual meeting last month. Heritage Elementary School in ...
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DuPage County coroner and health department promote Suicide Prevention AwarenessSep 16, 2020 11:00 pm - September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members unite to promote su...