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What will I have for dinner tonight? For many Americans, this question is less about choice and more about necessity. Food insecurity is...

There is a reason that we feel better when we can name something. Many sick individuals report that simply finding out what is wrong...

The normalization of sports betting has consequences in our communities and mental health.

In 2021, the American Association of Medical Colleges published troubling statistics. The state of Illinois could meet only 24% of the...

The phrase “work-life balance” has come to mean setting boundaries in your professional life – not working after a certain time, only...

New year, new me – or so the saying goes. But change doesn’t happen by accident. Waiting until the holiday period is over, when the...

Like it or not, money plays a significant role in our lives and our mental health. And this can work from both sides. Not having access...

By now, many of us will have already given up on our New Year’s resolutions. It almost seems like part of the plan at this stage – every...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is, unless you have a strained relationship with your extended family; are on the brink of...

No matter where a person lives, they will be faced with problems due to their environment. The problems may manifest differently – but...

Rare diseases are something of a paradox. They are defined by having fewer than 200,000 people suffer from it in the U.S . This means...

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. If you're concerned about a child's mental health speak to a school social worker, or...

This article is based on an MHAI podcast interview, which you can listen to here .  Empathy allows us to put ourselves into another...

At MHAI, we always encourage individuals who are struggling with their mental health to reach out and find support. No matter what you...

We associate alcohol with celebrations. From a few drinks after the office on a Friday to wedding feasts, alcohol is a prominent part of...

Men who are struggling don’t ask for help as frequently as women. A report by the National Institute of Mental Health found that 40% of...

Whenever a friend, family member, or acquaintance reveals that they are struggling with their mental health, it can often come as a shock...

Winter is behind us! Although some last-minute harsh weather can never be fully ruled out, in general we can expect an increase in...

What do you think of when you hear of Crisis Intervention Teams or CIT? Most of you will assume that it is a police program to train...

Mental health covers a broad subject matter – much more than many of us realize. For every condition or illness that is common knowledge,...