Articles filed under Mental Health
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How recovery techniques help one Naperville pastor 'breathe my way through' pandemicApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - When Naperville pastor Glen Wagner recovered from knee-replacement surgery last fall without pain medications, he thought he was doing it to avoid the risk of dependence...
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Structure is key to maintaining mental health amid pandemic, experts sayApr 06, 2020 5:30 am - If mental health wasn't top-of-mind before the COVID-19 pandemic began, chances are it is now. The number of confirmed cases of the virus is rising, causing ripple effe...
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Mental health providers turn to telemedicine to counsel patients during pandemicApr 06, 2020 1:00 am - The computer, the internet and the smartphone are now some of the top tools in the work of treating mental health conditions, suburban psychiatrists and psychologists sa...
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Teens in isolation finding ways to 'be social with each other'Apr 06, 2020 1:00 am - Passing periods. The lunchroom. Softball practice. Musical rehearsals. It's not just history and science classes that are suddenly gone or switched from in-person to onl...
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Need a new outlook? Naperville teen's book emphasizes optimismMar 26, 2020 5:00 am - A book by a Naperville teen contains a message the virus-weary world might do well to hear. It's about positivity. “Generation Optimism: Creating the Next Generation of ...
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No one knew a Naperville teen couldn't see until he was 15. His mom's new book explains why.Mar 24, 2020 1:00 am - Sebastian Duesing is an art student who can't see - at least not in the typical way. His blindness wasn't discovered until three years ago, when he was 15 and his famil...
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Hosanna! to offer 'Hope in the Midst of Anxiety'Mar 02, 2020 10:00 pm - On Thursday, March 12, Hosanna! Lutheran Church in St. Charles will host "Hope in the Midst of Anxiety"from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It will be led by professional counselors Nan...
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Fresh Check Day at Harper to shine light on mental healthMar 02, 2020 10:00 pm - Harper College will host its first Fresh Check Day, giving the campus community an opportunity to discuss students' mental health in a safe environment. The event will t...
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New residential facility to help people with eating disorders coming to WinfieldFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Adults suffering from eating disorders can seek treatment at a new residential facility set to open Monday in Winfield. Monte Nido Chicago will offer treatment stay...
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TriCity Family Services to recognize Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2020Feb 18, 2020 10:00 pm - TriCity Family Services, a trusted partner that offers counseling services and mental health programs for children, teens, families and community members throughout Cent...