How to distinguish between "normal aging" and early Alzheimer's disease
Morgan Daven from the Alzheimer's Association talks about the differences between "normal aging" and early Alzheimer's disease and what are warning signs and risk factors to look out for.
Morgan Daven from the Alzheimer's Association talks about the differences between "normal aging" and early Alzheimer's disease and what are warning signs and risk factors to look out for.
Tips on building happier kids
The pandemic has taken a serious toll on the mental health of kids, but the state of their well-being was not that great even before 2020. Dr. Hansa Bhargava discusses this topic in more detail on Good Day Chicago
The pandemic has taken a serious toll on the mental health of kids, but the state of their well-being was not that great even before 2020. Dr. Hansa Bhargava discusses this topic in more detail on Good Day Chicago
Chicago police successfully test 'crisis intervention' program during mental health situations
There's a new program in Chicago trying to cut down on violent police interactions in mental health situations.
There's a new program in Chicago trying to cut down on violent police interactions in mental health situations.
Tips for boosting your brain's 'happy hormones' to improve your mood
Angela Arena, natural health educator and founder of Kind Lab, joins Good Day Chicago to explain how you can use your "happy hormones" to help boost your mood.
Angela Arena, natural health educator and founder of Kind Lab, joins Good Day Chicago to explain how you can use your "happy hormones" to help boost your mood.
'Hood Healing' book showcases detrimental impact of generational trauma
Author Vee L. Harrison talks about her new book "Hood Healing" and how ancestral trauma has impacted generations of Black Chicagoans.
Author Vee L. Harrison talks about her new book "Hood Healing" and how ancestral trauma has impacted generations of Black Chicagoans.
Stand-up comedians collaborate for a cause in Elgin
The "Stand-up for Recovery" event will raise money for the Collaborative Crisis Center, working to help people with mental health and addiction concerns. Aaron Putnam, a recovering alcoholic and comedian will join the organization to help.
The "Stand-up for Recovery" event will raise money for the Collaborative Crisis Center, working to help people with mental health and addiction concerns. Aaron Putnam, a recovering alcoholic and comedian will join the organization to help.
Invasion of Ukraine to exacerbate mental health crisis for hundreds of thousands
Corina Ratz from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting the mental health of refugees and those on the front lines of violence.
Corina Ratz from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting the mental health of refugees and those on the front lines of violence.
Experts suggest talking with kids about war in Ukraine
With everything going on in the world, including the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia, mental health doctors say doing check-ins with kids of all ages is important. Dr. Mark Loafman is the chair of Family and Community Medicine with Cook County Health.
With everything going on in the world, including the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia, mental health doctors say doing check-ins with kids of all ages is important. Dr. Mark Loafman is the chair of Family and Community Medicine with Cook County Health.
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.