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.
Gov. Pritzker lays out plan to target kids' mental health crisis
A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordinating between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
Cook County announces more grants to fund behavioral health services, opioid overdose prevention
Another round of grants was divvied out in Cook County on Wednesday.
Another round of grants was divvied out in Cook County on Wednesday.
Cook County announces grants to fund behavioral health services, opioid overdose prevention
Another round of grants was divvied out in Cook County on Wednesday.
Another round of grants was divvied out in Cook County on Wednesday.
Men on Chicago's West Side in greater danger than US soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan: study
A new study shows young men living on Chicago's West Side are in greater danger than US soldiers stationed in the Middle East.
A new study shows young men living on Chicago's West Side are in greater danger than US soldiers stationed in the Middle East.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
New federal data shared by U.S. health officials details "record-high levels" of violence, sadness, and suicide risk among American teenage girls and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
New federal data shared by U.S. health officials details "record-high levels" of violence, sadness, and suicide risk among American teenage girls and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Chicago expands mental health network to all neighborhoods
Chicago's Trauma Informed Centers of Care, or TICC for short, will provide community-based mental health services — regardless of health insurance, immigration status or ability to pay.
Chicago's Trauma Informed Centers of Care, or TICC for short, will provide community-based mental health services — regardless of health insurance, immigration status or ability to pay.
Chicago mental health network expanding to all 77 neighborhoods
Chicago's trauma-informed centers of care provide mental health services regardless of health insurance.
Chicago's trauma-informed centers of care provide mental health services regardless of health insurance.
911 call that led to Aurora police shooting didn't come in as mental health emergency: officials
A man is in critical condition after being shot by an Aurora police officer Sunday. The family says police had been to the home for mental health issues, but the chief of police says the emergency call didn't come in as a mental health crisis.
A man is in critical condition after being shot by an Aurora police officer Sunday. The family says police had been to the home for mental health issues, but the chief of police says the emergency call didn't come in as a mental health crisis.
More mental health crisis teams to respond to 911 calls on Chicago's West Side
Chicago has announced the expansion of its alternative 9-1-1 response program on the West Side.
Chicago has announced the expansion of its alternative 9-1-1 response program on the West Side.
More mental health crisis teams to respond to Chicago 911 calls on West Side
Chicago has announced the expansion of its alternative 9-1-1 response program on the West Side.
Chicago has announced the expansion of its alternative 9-1-1 response program on the West Side.
Illinois lawmaker says banning assault weapons masks larger issue: mental health
A downstate Republican is joining area sheriffs in pushing back against Illinois' new assault weapons ban.
A downstate Republican is joining area sheriffs in pushing back against Illinois' new assault weapons ban.
Chicago rapper DLOW opens up about mental health struggles
Ten years ago, the “DLOW Shuffle” swept the nation. Now, at the age of 27, Daryon Simmons is sharing the personal pain that almost pushed him to the brink.
Ten years ago, the “DLOW Shuffle” swept the nation. Now, at the age of 27, Daryon Simmons is sharing the personal pain that almost pushed him to the brink.
Chicago rapper opens up about mental health struggles
Ten years ago, the ?DLOW Shuffle? swept the nation. Now, at the age of 27, Daryon Simmons is sharing the personal pain that almost pushed him to the brink.
Ten years ago, the ?DLOW Shuffle? swept the nation. Now, at the age of 27, Daryon Simmons is sharing the personal pain that almost pushed him to the brink.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Tips for battling seasonal depression on 'Blue Monday'
Dr. Kelli Johnson, dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University, explains the science behind "Blue Monday" and offers advice on how people can overcome seasonal depression.
Dr. Kelli Johnson, dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University, explains the science behind "Blue Monday" and offers advice on how people can overcome seasonal depression.
Using Ketamine and TMS to treat mental health
Some mental health experts are turning to a new approach to treat mental health.
Some mental health experts are turning to a new approach to treat mental health.
Do you use social media to self-diagnose mental health issues? Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
Seattle school district sues social media platforms
Seattle Public Schools is suing several social media platforms claiming the platforms are fueling a mental health crisis.
Seattle Public Schools is suing several social media platforms claiming the platforms are fueling a mental health crisis.