Levels of depression rising in caregivers
The Helpful Caregiving App is partnering with the Chicago Institute of Change to provide mental health therapy to treat common caregiver depression.
The Helpful Caregiving App is partnering with the Chicago Institute of Change to provide mental health therapy to treat common caregiver depression.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
How to manage your stress as election season approaches
As the November election approaches, it's easy to fall into stressful patterns and habits. FOX's Deena Centofanti shares some helpful tips on how to cope.
As the November election approaches, it's easy to fall into stressful patterns and habits. FOX's Deena Centofanti shares some helpful tips on how to cope.
Johnson attends groundbreaking for new wellness center
A new wellness center is coming to West Garfield Park near Madison Street and Kildare Avenue. The facility will provide a broad range of services through partnerships with non-profits.
A new wellness center is coming to West Garfield Park near Madison Street and Kildare Avenue. The facility will provide a broad range of services through partnerships with non-profits.
The New Lenox Warriors Walk
Ending the stigma of PTSD in veterans and service members is just part of the goal of the annual Warriors Walk in New Lenox.
Ending the stigma of PTSD in veterans and service members is just part of the goal of the annual Warriors Walk in New Lenox.
September is Youth Suicide Prevention Month, what to know
The number of children in the US struggling from mental health disorders has reached unprecedented levels.
The number of children in the US struggling from mental health disorders has reached unprecedented levels.
Falling for financial scams could be sign of Alzheimer's
Here is today's health watch.
Here is today's health watch.
Chicago barbershop cuts through stigma of men’s mental health
For many men, discussing mental health can be a challenge.
For many men, discussing mental health can be a challenge.
FACES Barber & Beauty focuses on men's mental health
A local barber wanted to use his space to focus on men's mental health. FACES Barber & Beauty owner Roy Mainor started Mancave Monday in 2017 to offer an outlet for men in the community.
A local barber wanted to use his space to focus on men's mental health. FACES Barber & Beauty owner Roy Mainor started Mancave Monday in 2017 to offer an outlet for men in the community.
Experts examining new ways to boost mental health of students
Mental health experts are saying new policies are needed to help the health and well being of our children, including both high school and college-age students.
Mental health experts are saying new policies are needed to help the health and well being of our children, including both high school and college-age students.
Psychiatrist explains how overexposure to social media can impact kids' long-term health
More schools are finding it hard to keep kids off social media during school hours. They're not only worried about the distraction it creates, but also the negative impact it can have on mental health.
More schools are finding it hard to keep kids off social media during school hours. They're not only worried about the distraction it creates, but also the negative impact it can have on mental health.
Expert weighs in on tips for kids' screen time
School is back in session, but trying to get kids away from a screen can be hard.
School is back in session, but trying to get kids away from a screen can be hard.
How to be happy at work, even if you're not
Being unhappy at work can take a toll on your mental health. Author and business coach Andrew LaCivita recommends creating a career achievements journal to help gauge how your skills are coming along.
Being unhappy at work can take a toll on your mental health. Author and business coach Andrew LaCivita recommends creating a career achievements journal to help gauge how your skills are coming along.
Lake County welcomes first courthouse comfort dog
Desi, a highly-trained one-year-old Standard Poodle, has officially joined the courthouse team, becoming Lake County's only designated courthouse dog.
Desi, a highly-trained one-year-old Standard Poodle, has officially joined the courthouse team, becoming Lake County's only designated courthouse dog.
Out of the Darkness Walk raises money for suicide prevention
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people of all ages. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts Out of the Darkness Walks to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. The next walk is at Montrose Harbor on Sept. 14.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people of all ages. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts Out of the Darkness Walks to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. The next walk is at Montrose Harbor on Sept. 14.
Dr. Tania Israel offers guidance on easing political tensions and navigating partisan divides
Political tensions and commentary are expected as the 2024 election draws near. Dr. Tania Israel discusses practical strategies for reducing political stress and division.
Political tensions and commentary are expected as the 2024 election draws near. Dr. Tania Israel discusses practical strategies for reducing political stress and division.
Tips for managing back-to-school anxiety
Heading back to school can be exciting for children but it can also be stressful. Licensed Therapist Stacy Thiry shares some tips to help manage situational anxiety.
Heading back to school can be exciting for children but it can also be stressful. Licensed Therapist Stacy Thiry shares some tips to help manage situational anxiety.
Work-related stress may cause irregular heartbeat, study finds
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
Prioritizing student mental health during back to school season
Transitions can take toll on a child's mental health. Going back to school brings a lot of change and can be hard on students of all ages.
Transitions can take toll on a child's mental health. Going back to school brings a lot of change and can be hard on students of all ages.
How to spot warning signs of school bullying
Experts are sharing tips on how to recognize the warning signs of bullying at school.
Experts are sharing tips on how to recognize the warning signs of bullying at school.