Mental Health

Mental health is dependent on a lot of factors and in the winter it can be extra hard to stay active and eat fresh foods. Near North Health shares a few tips to keep you healthy in the drearier months.

PWP Health is a minority-woman-owned mental health clinic operating out of Humboldt Park. The clinic seeks to provide access to mental health assistance as well as destigmatize mental health care.

Owner of Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. Anna Romo combines meditation and affirmations with candle making. The small business located in Bucktown sells small batch, hand-crafted candles and offers events and classes. With Valentine's Day approaching, they released special "Love" candles.

Dr. Huma Khan from Advocate Children's Hospital talks about the impact Seasonal Affective Disorder can have on teens and how you can help them combat it.

Life can be overwhelming. That's why a humor strategist is providing you with tips on how you can stress less and laugh more.

Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced new mental heatlh funding to support services in Chicago.

A review of a study from eight years ago finds that energy drinks have a negative impact on kids.

Children as young as 10 years old are taking to social media to share their skincare and makeup routines. Dermatologist Lauren Fine explains what's healthy and what's not for tweens developing their routines.

The weather didn't stop Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking part in several events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Owner of Who Got Da Juice?, Toi Bowers is a Mental Health Therapist who encourages people to address their health from the inside out starting with a nutritious diet.

One doctor is prescribing ping pong for patients suffering from serious diseases.

Local musician Brother Jacob uses what he's learned about the power of blues and is spreading it to young people throughout Chicago. He believed we can use blues music to soothe our inner turmoil.

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In Tuesday's Health Watch, it?s an easy activity that can have a major impact on your health. Beth Galvin talks to an expert about why you should make practicing gratitude a regular part of you routine.

A major factor of heart attacks is stress.