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Family time at holidays is not always merry

— November 22, 2022

Do you dread the holidays because… You are you an adult who is single and your family and friends wish you were happily coupled? Are you a parent of an adult child wishing you had…

A wake-up call for melatonin users
— May 30, 2022

A recent study shows melatonin use among adults has doubled in the past 10 years, and the doses are reaching dangerously high levels. Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the…
Chemicals found in household products affect brain development
— August 10, 2021

From canned baby food to scented shampoos, chemicals that disrupt the body’s normal functions are everywhere. Many common products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs,…
Pritzker highlights mental health needs as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
— April 25, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — As residents of Illinois head into their sixth week under a stay-at-home order recently extended through May, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Saturday, April 25 highlighted the…
Connections combat feelings of panic, helplessness during pandemic
— April 9, 2020

When Bradley University counselor education professor Lori Russell-Chapin started organizing a Super Brain Summit on mindfulness and meditation a year ago, she had no idea how relevant…

Treatment options varied for coping with anxiety
— October 8, 2021

Anxiety can be described as persistent and excessive fears about everyday situations. There can be many signs of anxiety. Some of the most common anxiety symptoms can include having…
Online series helps teeenagers experiencing anxiety, depression
— October 19, 2020

Teens are experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression throughout the pandemic, according to a Harris Poll conducted by 4-H, the national youth development organization. University…
Health officials, Pritzker announce virtual mental, physical health services
— April 11, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration announced new initiatives Saturday, April 11 to extend telehealth services and mental health support throughout the state to support…