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.
Chicago cop dies by apparent suicide Thursday morning — third in a week
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
Third apparent suicide by a Chicago cop in a week
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
Donny Hathaway Legacy Project partners with Social Works' 'Night at the Museum'
Donny Hathaway, a Chicago native, is remembered as soul legend by many, and each year during the holidays his popular song 'This Christmas' revives his memory. His daughter, Donnita Hathaway, explains how the Donny Hathaway Legacy Project was formed to help health those with mental health issues. The organization is partnering with Social Works Friday night for its 4th annual event at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Donny Hathaway, a Chicago native, is remembered as soul legend by many, and each year during the holidays his popular song 'This Christmas' revives his memory. His daughter, Donnita Hathaway, explains how the Donny Hathaway Legacy Project was formed to help health those with mental health issues. The organization is partnering with Social Works Friday night for its 4th annual event at the Museum of Science and Industry.
New mental health resources arrive in the southwest suburbs
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in Summit to mark the grand opening of two new facilities.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in Summit to mark the grand opening of two new facilities.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new suburban mental health facilities
New mental health resources are arriving in the southwest suburbs.
New mental health resources are arriving in the southwest suburbs.