How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Nearly a quarter of workers who quit in the 'Great Resignation' regret their decision
Vanessa Loder, author of "The Soul Solution," dishes out advice on handling burnout, soul-draining jobs and the importance of mental health.
Vanessa Loder, author of "The Soul Solution," dishes out advice on handling burnout, soul-draining jobs and the importance of mental health.
Son of Chicago cop running 200 miles for officers
The son of a Chicago police officer is running 200 miles to raise awareness and money about officers' mental health.
The son of a Chicago police officer is running 200 miles to raise awareness and money about officers' mental health.
Annual Out of the Darkness Walk returns to Montrose Harbor Saturday
The goal of Saturday's Out of the Darkness Walk is to bring attention to suicide prevention. "Out of the darkness" is a euphemism for ending the stigma around talking about mental health and suicide.
The goal of Saturday's Out of the Darkness Walk is to bring attention to suicide prevention. "Out of the darkness" is a euphemism for ending the stigma around talking about mental health and suicide.
Chicago cop Carlos Yanez Jr. shares message to fellow officers as department sees suicide spike
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. shared a Facebook message Wednesday to fellow officers as the department has seen a spike in suicides this year.
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. shared a Facebook message Wednesday to fellow officers as the department has seen a spike in suicides this year.
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. shares message to fellow officers as department sees spike in suicides
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. shared a Facebook message Wednesday to fellow officers as the department has seen a spike in suicides this year.
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. shared a Facebook message Wednesday to fellow officers as the department has seen a spike in suicides this year.
Chicago police officer who just retired dies by suicide, the latest in a string this summer
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).
Mercury in retrograde: What it means for your mental and physical health
Mercury is in retrograde and that can mean an impact to your mental, physical and spiritual health. Maisy Bristol, a tarot teacher and astrologer, joined Good Day Chicago to help explain it further.
Mercury is in retrograde and that can mean an impact to your mental, physical and spiritual health. Maisy Bristol, a tarot teacher and astrologer, joined Good Day Chicago to help explain it further.
Chicago professor warns 'BeReal.' app could pose some issues for children
Earlier this year, the app was reportedly gaining movement — seeing downloads up 315 percent.
Earlier this year, the app was reportedly gaining movement — seeing downloads up 315 percent.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Depression vs. burnout: spotting the difference
As you think about heading back to work Tuesday, are you dreading it? And is it more than dread, maybe depression or perhaps burn out? It's an important conversation as we focus on mental health for National Suicide Prevention Week.
As you think about heading back to work Tuesday, are you dreading it? And is it more than dread, maybe depression or perhaps burn out? It's an important conversation as we focus on mental health for National Suicide Prevention Week.
Videos circulating of people losing their tempers have therapists suggesting mental health checkups
Videos continue to circulate on social media of people yelling in public, and therapists are suggesting people have shorter fuses since the start of the pandemic.
Videos continue to circulate on social media of people yelling in public, and therapists are suggesting people have shorter fuses since the start of the pandemic.
Chicago Police Department forms partnership to focus on officers' mental health
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness" to get officers the help they need.
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness" to get officers the help they need.
Chicago Police Department forms partnership to focus on officers' mental health
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness? to get officers the help they need.
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness? to get officers the help they need.
Woodlawn facility becomes hub for HIV, AIDS research
Five groups have already signed up to use the space in an effort to reduce HIV transmission among Black and Latino populations.
Five groups have already signed up to use the space in an effort to reduce HIV transmission among Black and Latino populations.
'The Sugar Jar' explains why personal boundaries are so important to our own mental wellness
Author, speaker and mental wellness advocate Yasmine Cheyenne expounds on lessons from her new book 'The Sugar Jar' and stresses the importance of creating boundaries in our relationships.
Author, speaker and mental wellness advocate Yasmine Cheyenne expounds on lessons from her new book 'The Sugar Jar' and stresses the importance of creating boundaries in our relationships.
Parkland shooter trial: Nikolas Cruz thinks he will get out of prison, defense mental health expert says
A defense mental health expert in the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz said he could pinpoint when he realized the 23-year-old mass murderer still has “irrational thoughts” — the two were making small talk when Cruz began describing plans for an eventual life outside prison.
A defense mental health expert in the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz said he could pinpoint when he realized the 23-year-old mass murderer still has “irrational thoughts” — the two were making small talk when Cruz began describing plans for an eventual life outside prison.
How to start talking about mental health in the workplace
"The President's Coach" Mitchell Creasey talks about the importance of broaching mental health issues in the workplace and maintaining an open and inclusive environment for discussion.
"The President's Coach" Mitchell Creasey talks about the importance of broaching mental health issues in the workplace and maintaining an open and inclusive environment for discussion.
After three suicides by Chicago police officers, top cop fends off rising criticism
After the recent suicides of three Chicago police officers, the city?s top cop on Monday fended off rising criticism of his policy of routinely cancelling days off, insisting the controversial practice is tightly controlled and has been common for decades.
After the recent suicides of three Chicago police officers, the city?s top cop on Monday fended off rising criticism of his policy of routinely cancelling days off, insisting the controversial practice is tightly controlled and has been common for decades.
Chicago police brass questioned after recent suicides in the department
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown fielded questions Monday after three CPD officers died by suicide in the past few weeks.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown fielded questions Monday after three CPD officers died by suicide in the past few weeks.