Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

Chicago mental health advocate makes impact on 'Jennifer Hudson Show'

As Mental Health Awareness takes center stage this month, Christopher LeMark, the founder of Coffee, Hip Hop, and Mental Health located in Lakeview, received a huge surprise during his appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show.

Coffee shop uses money to offer free therapy
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This month, as Mental Health Awareness takes center stage, Christopher LeMark, the founder of Coffee, Hip Hop, and Mental Health located on West Belmont in Lakeview, received a huge surprise during his appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show.

New funding to help promote mental wellness
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A big announcement from the Biden Administration to tackle the nation's mental health crisis.

Chicago mental health advocate surprised on 'Jennifer Hudson Show'
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As Mental Health Awareness takes center stage this month, the founder of Coffee, Hip Hop, and Mental Health located in Lakeview received a life-changing surprise during his appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show.

Chicago mother turns loss of her son into help for others
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Rafiah Maxie-Cole reflects on the life of her son Jamal and talks about what inspired her to launch Soul Survivors of Chicago.

Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47

Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.

Chicago prep school's 'negligent behavior' toward cyberbullying led to student's suicide, parents allege

In January 2022, Robert and Rose Bronstein's 15-year-old son died by suicide after The Latin School of Chicago allegedly ignored the teenager's complaints about bullying on social media from his peers.

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says

“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.

Breaking barriers: Addressing Black men's mental health care
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The CDC says Black men in the U.S. are half as likely to receive metal heath car as their white counterparts. Dr. Michael Maxwell says there are a number of reasons Black men are reluctant to seek treatment. One of the main reasons is the stigma.

Durbin, Duckworth push to help children dealing with trauma

Citing the gun violence in the city of Chicago, Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center gets $1M to expand facility
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Citing the gun violence in the city, senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center gets $1M to expand facility

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin set aside $1 million for the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center to renovate and expand their facility.