Articles filed under Mental Health
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'Huge win for the public health community': Advocates hail ruling allowing over-the-counter Narcan
Mar 29, 2023 8:12 PM - Suburban advocates are hailing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision Wednesday to allow over-the-counter sales of Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. -
Mental health first aid course to be offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchMar 23, 2023 5:05 PM - Learn exactly what to do in emergencies with "Blended Mental Health First Aid: CPR for the Brain," a two-part program that begins with a two-hour, self-paced online course.
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Kayla's Hope Foundation aims to eliminate stigma surrounding mental health
Mar 23, 2023 6:00 AM - In 2017, Kayla Lehmann of St. Charles was diagnosed with severe depression. Even though she had the support of her family and friends, Kayla struggled with reaching out for help. Her parents started Kayla's Hope Foundation in honor of their daughter to make sure other people fighting depression know there is help available -- and always hope. -
Wheeling Township mental health board takes first steps
Mar 22, 2023 6:47 PM - Four months after voters approved it by referendum, Wheeling Township's Community Mental Health board met Wednesday for the first time. -
'We shouldn't be afraid to ask for help': Ted Lasso at White House promotes mental health care
Mar 20, 2023 9:46 PM - Fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso used a White House visit Monday to encourage people, even in politically divided Washington, to make it a point to check in often with friends, family and co-workers to "ask how they're doing, and listen, sincerely."
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Flight attack raises questions about security, mental health
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Ecker's Crisis Stabilization Program helps bridge gap in access to behavioral health care
Mar 16, 2023 8:01 PM - Ecker Center for Behavioral Health's Crisis Stabilization Program will be opening its doors to the public beginning March 21. -
'More of my friends might be alive': Is a safe haven for drug users the answer to overdose surge?
Mar 14, 2023 12:36 AM - Advocates for those battling substance abuse disorder and some suburban lawmakers are supporting a proposal that would create a save haven for opioid users. Supporters say it would stem the rising tide of deadly overdoses and offer drug users a gateway to treatment. -
Indian Prairie Unit District 204 to hold Mental Health Symposium March 4Feb 28, 2023 5:48 PM - Indian Prairie Unit District 204 is hosting its first Mental Health Symposium on Saturday, March 4. The keynote, "Protecting Our Children: Understanding and Monitoring Youth Mental Health," will be presented by KidsMatter and the Naperville Police Department in partnership with Linden Oaks and Fox Valley Institute.
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Geneva nonprofit Fox Valley Hands of Hope shifts mission to grief counseling, mental health aid
Feb 24, 2023 6:00 AM - Fox Valley Hands of Hope will soon re-open its remodeled building at 200 Whitfield Drive in Geneva with a new mission focusing on grief counseling, rather than end-of-life care.
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