Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows

A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.

'Screenagers' documentary explores impact of social media on kids
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Kids are exposed to so many different things on social media these days. A lot of them are being influenced in dangerous ways, the negative mental health impact very well-documented. This new documentary called ?Screenagers? shows the negative impact it?s having on the younger generations.

Levels of depression rising in caregivers
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The Helpful Caregiving App is partnering with the Chicago Institute of Change to provide mental health therapy to treat common caregiver depression.

Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know

Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”

How to manage your stress as election season approaches
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As the November election approaches, it's easy to fall into stressful patterns and habits. FOX's Deena Centofanti shares some helpful tips on how to cope.

Johnson attends groundbreaking for new wellness center
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A new wellness center is coming to West Garfield Park near Madison Street and Kildare Avenue. The facility will provide a broad range of services through partnerships with non-profits.

The New Lenox Warriors Walk
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Ending the stigma of PTSD in veterans and service members is just part of the goal of the annual Warriors Walk in New Lenox.

FACES Barber & Beauty focuses on men's mental health
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A local barber wanted to use his space to focus on men's mental health. FACES Barber & Beauty owner Roy Mainor started Mancave Monday in 2017 to offer an outlet for men in the community.

Experts examining new ways to boost mental health of students
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Mental health experts are saying new policies are needed to help the health and well being of our children, including both high school and college-age students.

Psychiatrist explains how overexposure to social media can impact kids' long-term health
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More schools are finding it hard to keep kids off social media during school hours. They're not only worried about the distraction it creates, but also the negative impact it can have on mental health.