Family of Irene Chavez, woman who died in Chicago police custody, files lawsuit
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
The family of a woman who died in police custody has now filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department.
New Chicago study focuses on mental health of young men of color
The study recruited young African American and Hispanic men to conduct their own research, among their peers, to determine what was impacting their mental health the most.
The study recruited young African American and Hispanic men to conduct their own research, among their peers, to determine what was impacting their mental health the most.
Young men of color lead Chicago study on mental health
A new study in Chicago led by young men of color shows that normalization of trauma and systemic inequity is leading to worsening mental health.
A new study in Chicago led by young men of color shows that normalization of trauma and systemic inequity is leading to worsening mental health.
Little Village residents call for mental health clinic after shooting death of Melissa Ortega
With the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, residents of Little Village say they need a mental health clinic to deal with the violence around them.
With the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, residents of Little Village say they need a mental health clinic to deal with the violence around them.
Little Village parents demand mental health services after death of Melissa Ortega
With the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, residents of Little Village say they need a mental health clinic to deal with the violence around them.
With the murder of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, residents of Little Village say they need a mental health clinic to deal with the violence around them.
NIU study: View of healthcare workers as 'heroes' having negative side effect
"We found through many studies that when someone is thought of as a hero, we're more likely to not empathize with them or feel these positive emotions towards them."
"We found through many studies that when someone is thought of as a hero, we're more likely to not empathize with them or feel these positive emotions towards them."
Illinois students take advantage of new law that allows 5 mental health days per year
A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
New Illinois law allows mental health days for students
A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
Former Chicago Bulls player Jabari Parker talks mental health on MLK Day
"You gotta take time to reflect, take time to think about what's going on and talk to people," Parker said. "You're not alone, you're not by yourself. There’s always people that you can reach out to..."
"You gotta take time to reflect, take time to think about what's going on and talk to people," Parker said. "You're not alone, you're not by yourself. There’s always people that you can reach out to..."
Jabari Parker hosts MLK Mental Health Day
Former Chicago Bull and Simeon basketball player Jabari Parker took part in a mental health day in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Former Chicago Bull and Simeon basketball player Jabari Parker took part in a mental health day in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Impact on kids' mental health during COVID pandemic
Schools are scrambling, trying to figure out how to handle this latest coronavirus surge.
Schools are scrambling, trying to figure out how to handle this latest coronavirus surge.
UIC researchers develop biomarker to detect depression
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago say they've created a simple biomarker to figure out who has depression and how anti-depressant treatments are working.
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago say they've created a simple biomarker to figure out who has depression and how anti-depressant treatments are working.
Ways to help kids with mental health issues as holidays approach
With the holidays almost here, it is another big transition for kids.
With the holidays almost here, it is another big transition for kids.
Blue Island Police Department partnering with mental health responders
Blue Island officers are now one Zoom call away from connecting a therapist to someone who doesn?t want to talk to police.
Blue Island officers are now one Zoom call away from connecting a therapist to someone who doesn?t want to talk to police.
Suburban Chicago police departments now equipped with therapists when responding to calls
Suburban police departments are changing the way officers respond to 911 calls.
Suburban police departments are changing the way officers respond to 911 calls.
Mental health responders helping police with 911 calls
A suburban police department is changing the way officers respond to 911 calls.
A suburban police department is changing the way officers respond to 911 calls.
Tips to help prevent child bullying
Mental health therapist Christina Furnival dishes out helpful tips to help reduce child bullying.
Mental health therapist Christina Furnival dishes out helpful tips to help reduce child bullying.
Sunday is World Mental Health Day
Many of us get a physical once a year to check in and see how our bodies are doing. But what about our mental health?
Many of us get a physical once a year to check in and see how our bodies are doing. But what about our mental health?
Pandemic sheds light on rising suicide rate among minorities
Dr. Adolph Brown from The Leadership & Learning Institute talks about the concerning data regarding suicides in America and the importance of offering support to those struggling with their mental health.
Dr. Adolph Brown from The Leadership & Learning Institute talks about the concerning data regarding suicides in America and the importance of offering support to those struggling with their mental health.
Partnership to transform mental health system
A bold strategy to help the next generation in Chicago is getting global attention and serious cash.
A bold strategy to help the next generation in Chicago is getting global attention and serious cash.