Thresholds expands mental health crisis services on Chicago’s South Side

Thresholds opened a peer-led Living Room near 47th and Halsted and launched a mobile crisis response team to expand mental health support on Chicago’s South Side.

Thresholds celebrates opening of 'Living Room' on South Side
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Thresholds celebrates the grand opening of "The Living Room," which is a mental health crisis center designed as an alternative to emergency rooms or other hospitalizations.

Thresholds celebrates opening of South Side ‘Living Room’
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Thresholds celebrates the grand opening of "The Living Room," which is a mental health crisis center designed as an alternative to emergency rooms or other hospitalizations,

US to fund new research into potential PTSD treatment for veterans

The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday. 

COVID-era testing method could help identify obesity, asthma, other health conditions

Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions. 

Julianne Moore discusses brain health, Alzheimer’s awareness
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Actress Julianne Moore joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the Brain Health Matters campaign, why brain health matters as we age and what to do if you notice changes in memory or thinking.

What mental health funding cuts could mean for people seeking support
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Mental health advocates are raising concerns that reduced funding could make it harder for people to get the support they need. Dr. Twin Green, CEO of the Link & Option Center Inc., joins us to discuss the potential impact.

New study finds CTE in 3 out of 4 deceased football players
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Dr. Yorghos Tripodis of Boston University’s CTE Center discusses a JAMA Network Open study that found chronic traumatic encephalopathy in three out of four football players who died over a 15-year period.

Hidden HSA benefits: Everyday expenses you may be able to pay for tax-free
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Health savings accounts can do more than cover doctor visits and prescriptions — an expert explains how HSA funds can pay for eligible expenses like menstrual products, sunscreen, medical travel and long-term care, while potentially growing tax-free for future needs.

Finding balance in a nonstop news cycle
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Dr. Susan Foster joins us to discuss how the nonstop news cycle can affect mental health and shares ways to manage stress, set healthy boundaries and find balance.

Making mental health part of the family routine
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Kelli Weber, with YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois, joins us to share a fall mental health checklist and discuss how making mental health and wellness part of the family routine can benefit both children and parents.

What happens to your mental health when life changes in an instant?
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Dr. Kanan Modhwadia, a psychiatrist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins us to talk about the process of grief and how it affects your mental health.

World Mental Health Day: How to improve your mental well-being
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Psychiatrist Eli Susman joins FOX Chicago to discuss common mental health challenges and practical steps people can take to improve their mental well-being ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.

Tackling mental health issues

In a world of chaos and disorder, maintaining your mental health has never been more important.

How laughter, improv and play can help support mental health
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Comedian Kellye Howard-Jue and Second City improv expert Lauren Walker explain how humor, play and improv can help people manage stress, process difficult emotions and build confidence.

Counselor shares warning signs parents should watch for when kids are struggling
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A counselor shares advice for parents and friends on recognizing changes in behavior, starting difficult conversations and knowing when to seek professional help for a child who may be struggling with mental health.

Meet the Chicago man going viral for telling strangers they are loved

A man who goes by the single letter "J" walks up to strangers in grocery aisles and on downtown Chicago sidewalks and tells them he loves them.

Meet the Chicago man going viral for telling strangers they are loved
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A man who goes by the single letter "J" walks up to strangers in grocery aisles and on downtown Chicago sidewalks and tells them he loves them. 

Nearly 3 in 4 adults report fatigue, CDC says
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Dr. Emily Tuchman explains the difference between tiredness and fatigue, why younger adults and women report it more often, and when to talk to a doctor.