Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers surveyed ‘parental burnout’ across the globe and found American parents among the most exhausted
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
Special Report: Challenges with finding mental health help amid pandemic
"With her being a teenager and all the turbulence that brings, you know, you throw COVID on top of that, and I can’t even imagine having to go through that alone," said one suburban mother.
"With her being a teenager and all the turbulence that brings, you know, you throw COVID on top of that, and I can’t even imagine having to go through that alone," said one suburban mother.
'He was a very different person': Illinois family attributes loss of father to 'COVID psychosis'
An Illinois family believes they lost their father as a result of 'COVID psychosis.'
An Illinois family believes they lost their father as a result of 'COVID psychosis.'
CPD’s new mental health adviser comes after pair of officer suicides
After two Chicago police officers took their own lives last week, the Chicago Police Department announced Wednesday that they were hiring Alexa James, CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Chicago, as their senior adviser of wellness.
After two Chicago police officers took their own lives last week, the Chicago Police Department announced Wednesday that they were hiring Alexa James, CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Chicago, as their senior adviser of wellness.
Revealing Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah shakes UK royal family
Britain's royal family was absorbing the tremors Monday from an interview by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide.
Britain's royal family was absorbing the tremors Monday from an interview by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide.
Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
'Living Room' in Avondale now open to help those experiencing mental health crises
A new community space on Chicago's North Side is now open for those experiencing an emotional crisis.
A new community space on Chicago's North Side is now open for those experiencing an emotional crisis.
Suburban school subs yoga, meditation for traditional PE activities amid pandemic
One suburban school is trying to help students tackle tension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
One suburban school is trying to help students tackle tension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dementia patients more at risk for coronavirus infection, hospitalization: study
Dementia patients are at an increased risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, suggests the findings of a new, large study that also determined those who suffer from the cognitive condition are more likely to be hospitalized due to a COVID-19 infection.
Dementia patients are at an increased risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, suggests the findings of a new, large study that also determined those who suffer from the cognitive condition are more likely to be hospitalized due to a COVID-19 infection.
Local students say remote learning is taking a toll on mental health
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
Chicago-area father speaks out after son's suicide, says lockdowns 'devastating' for young people
Chris Buckner, whose son Dylan Buckner committed suicide in January, told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that the stress caused by Chicago‘s coronavirus restrictions, including school closures and the inability to participate in school sports, "contributed" to his son’s death.
Chris Buckner, whose son Dylan Buckner committed suicide in January, told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that the stress caused by Chicago‘s coronavirus restrictions, including school closures and the inability to participate in school sports, "contributed" to his son’s death.
Chicago mother says coronavirus public school shutdowns 'killing our kids mentally'
Chicago public school parent Amy Jacobson argued on Monday that children are suffering "mental abuse" by not returning to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying "we are killing our kids mentally" with the school shutdowns.
Chicago public school parent Amy Jacobson argued on Monday that children are suffering "mental abuse" by not returning to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying "we are killing our kids mentally" with the school shutdowns.
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Real Christmas trees provide holiday comfort for many amid COVID-19 pandemic
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.