United in suffering: Maintaining your mental health in times of geopolitical unrest
There has been an unfortunate spike in geopolitical unrest around the world. There are of course the large, well-documented conflicts...
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Nov 20, 20235 min read
How to face the holidays when you suffer from an eating disorder
Every year, more awareness is drawn to the challenging aspects of the holiday season, particularly when it comes to mental health. The...
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Nov 8, 20234 min read
Make Memorial Day to honor them – and Veterans Day to support them
Veteran mental health: Let’s support them this November. Learn how to spot the signs that a vet is struggling and how to help.
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Oct 15, 20235 min read
Domestic Violence and PTSD: Are You Suffering in Silence?
Domestic violence has long-term effects on the victim – and can even result in PTSD. Are you suffering in silence?
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Sep 13, 20236 min read
"How are your parents?"
My journey to find my place after a suicide and how support from strangers might be the best medicine After my brother died by suicide in...
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Sep 3, 20235 min read
Race-based trauma: Regaining control through knowledge
Talking about race and trauma combines cultural, historical, political, subjective, and objective aspects that make it difficult for...
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Sep 3, 20234 min read
Breaking the silence: Why we need to talk about suicide
How much of a problem is suicide in our society? While most would agree that it is an issue, it’s difficult to truly understand the scale...
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Sep 2, 20238 min read
When to Be Concerned: Signs of Mental Health Conditions in Children and Teenagers
The expert insights in this article are provided by Joyce Bartz, LCSW, Retired Assistant Superintendent for Special Services of...
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Sep 2, 20234 min read
Tips, identifiers, and support for summer-time SAD and post-vacation blues
When we think of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), we often associate it with the so-called winter blues. Colder days, longer nights,...
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Sep 2, 20234 min read
Suffering from Caregiver Syndrome? It’s time to take care of yourself
In Illinois alone, there are an estimated 1.5 million family caregivers who, when combined, dedicate 1.4 million hours a year to caring...
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Sep 2, 20234 min read
988 - What’s your mental health emergency?
When we experience an emergency situation and require assistance, our minds often jump to three numbers: 911. However, if the emergency...
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