Vets urged to access healthcare services online
Recipients can request prescription refills, sign up for text message reminders about their health care and ask non-urgent questions via video, telephone or the VA's secure online messaging system.
Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Party drug MDMA a step closer to legalization for PTSD therapy
For decades, MDMA has been considered a party drug. But, after years of research and clinical trials, one organization is convincing government officials and patients that the drug can also be beneficial in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Local teens illustrate their concerns for art competition
The teens are all participating in the "Expressions Challenge,” which is sponsored by Walgreens. In its tenth year, the program asks teens to depict their concerns using art, music and spoken word.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Surfing therapy dog helping wounded warriors, kids with special needs
This Veteran’s Day weekend a special dog will be celebrated. Ricochet is a surfing therapy dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD.
'At Ease' program uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war
A special program for military veterans uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war.
Go ahead, trim that tree! Research determined decades ago that decorating for Christmas early is good for you
While it seems holiday decorations go up earlier and earlier every year, research may prove that decorating early could actually be good for your mental health.
Study finds that teens on birth control pill report more crying, sleeping and eating problems
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
Autism service dog soothes owner during panic attack: ‘He’s my hero’
A service trained to detect panic attacks came to his owners rescue in a very emotional and personal video.
Men with psychopathic traits are more attractive to women, study suggests
The study found that men with these traits tend to create favorable impressions on women even after controlling for physical attractiveness.
Birth control pills and teen depression possibly linked, study suggests
A new study suggests that birth control pills and depression may be linked.
‘We’re just in awe:’ Preschooler diagnosed with autism and leukemia within 3 months beats the odds
Simon McKenzie was a bubbly 2-year-old in June 2017, capable of counting to 20 and eager to sing nursery rhymes. By September, Simon’s parents noticed that their son wasn’t the same vibrant, extroverted child.
Chicago-area first responders turning to eye-motion therapy to combat PTSD
More first responders in the US lose their lives to suicide than in the line of duty, according to a study by the Ruderman Foundation.
Teenagers who don’t date are less likely to be depressed than those who do, study finds
Contrary to what most pop culture references might lead one to believe, teenagers who don’t date aren’t antisocial misfits or weirdos — in fact, they tend to be just as socially skilled, as well as less depressed than their peers who do date, a new study found.
Stagg H.S. selected by Lady Gaga's foundation to teach mental health 'first aid'
Lady Gaga has challenged some suburban Chicago high school students to a very important task - to learn and then teach teen "Mental Health First Aid." Stagg High School is one of eight high schools that the pop star's Born This Way Foundation chose to test out the course this week.
Local teens get 'Mental Health First Aid' training thanks to Lady Gaga foundation
Nine-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga has challenged some suburban Chicago high school students to a very important task: to learn and then teach teen "Mental Health First Aid."
CPD utilizing yoga to encourage officer wellness, keep streets safe
A Chicago police detective took his own life Sunday. The 44-year-old was found dead at his Near West Side home.