Sen. Durbin allocates funds to renovate Children's Advocacy Center
Illinois Senator Dick Durban plans to set aside $1 million for the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center to expand mental health resources for children.
Illinois Senator Dick Durban plans to set aside $1 million for the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center to expand mental health resources for children.
How parents can practice self-care during spring break
WebMD Dr. Hansa Bhargava elaborates on the importance of parents practicing self-care while also raising their children.
WebMD Dr. Hansa Bhargava elaborates on the importance of parents practicing self-care while also raising their children.
How school closures during Covid impacted kids' development
There are serious concerns about setbacks in student development and physical well-being, along with increases in psychological distress.
There are serious concerns about setbacks in student development and physical well-being, along with increases in psychological distress.
Widest gap of life expectancy is any US city is in these two Chicago neighborhoods: study
The age difference is alarming.
The age difference is alarming.
Mental healthcare worker shortage causing crisis among young people
There is a mental health worker shortage, and officials say it is causing a crisis among kids and teenagers who need services.
There is a mental health worker shortage, and officials say it is causing a crisis among kids and teenagers who need services.
Widest gap of life expectancy is any US city is in these two Chicago neighborhoods
Community members and leaders addressed the mental health-related causes and effects of gun violence in the heart of Englewood Friday where life expectancy is only 60 years old.
Community members and leaders addressed the mental health-related causes and effects of gun violence in the heart of Englewood Friday where life expectancy is only 60 years old.
Illinois program for children struggling with mental health issues in high demand: report
A new report from WBEZ has found that an Illinois program aimed at helping low-income kids suffering from mental health issues is failing to help all those who are in need.
A new report from WBEZ has found that an Illinois program aimed at helping low-income kids suffering from mental health issues is failing to help all those who are in need.
Clinical trials show promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
CPS, Illinois Board of Education get $14M in federal funds
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
CPS, Illinois Board of Education get $14M in federal funds
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
How Daylight Saving Time is impacting your health
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health explains the impacts that Daylight Saving Time can have on your body and your mental health.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health explains the impacts that Daylight Saving Time can have on your body and your mental health.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
Pritzker announces new plan for troubled mental health center in downstate Anna
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says residents at a troubled downstate mental health center will be moved amid reports of abuse, neglect and other mistreatment.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says residents at a troubled downstate mental health center will be moved amid reports of abuse, neglect and other mistreatment.
Pritzker discloses plan for troubled mental health center
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says residents at a troubled downstate mental health center will be moved amid reports of abuse, neglect and other mistreatment.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says residents at a troubled downstate mental health center will be moved amid reports of abuse, neglect and other mistreatment.
Chicago makes changes to which 911 calls will require a mental health response
Chicago is now changing which 911 calls warrant a mental health response, instead of a police officer.
Chicago is now changing which 911 calls warrant a mental health response, instead of a police officer.
Chicago makes changes to which 911 calls will require mental health response
Chicago is now changing which 911 calls warrant a mental health response, instead of a police officer.
Chicago is now changing which 911 calls warrant a mental health response, instead of a police officer.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
CPS students plead for more social workers, mental health services at Little Village High School
Students and community members spoke outside the school Friday addressing recent violence in their neighborhood and asking for more resources.
Students and community members spoke outside the school Friday addressing recent violence in their neighborhood and asking for more resources.
Pritzker announces plan to combat kids' mental health crisis
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state ? penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday plans to release a comprehensive report about improving behavioral health care for children in the state ? penned largely by a Chapin Hall child welfare expert with research from multiple state agencies and more than 700 stakeholders.