State expands farmer mental health initiatives
— August 31, 2021Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II this week announced a grant award of $500,000 to increase farmer stress-related mental health initiatives statewide. The…
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Mental health first responder, insurance coverage bills signed
— August 25, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been steadily acting on more than 660 bills sent to him by the General Assembly this year ahead of a weekend deadline for bill action. On Wednesday,…
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Pritzker signs bill expanding covered Medicaid services
— July 6, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Illinois residents who have health coverage through Medicaid now have access to a broad range of services including mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment,…
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Gardening benefits body, mind and wallet
— March 29, 2021A continuously connected lifestyle can drain internal batteries quickly, but digging into the world outside may be the best way to rejuvenate, revitalize and recharge. “The gadgets…
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Is social media impacting your mental health?
— February 22, 2021Over the last year, social media has proven to be an important tool for connecting with loved ones, keeping busy, and staying connected with the world — even more than ever before….
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New state laws expand access to mental health care
— July 26, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Illinois residents will soon have greater access to mental health services under measures Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Friday, July 23. Starting Jan. 1, most insurance…
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Disinvestment, pandemic leave state’s mental health care in ‘crisis’
— May 11, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Rooted in disinvestment and growing amid economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois is facing a statewide mental health crisis due to workforce…
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How families can support their child’s mental health
— March 7, 2021Youth and families are currently impacted by a variety of stressful events outside of their control. Changes in normal routines, limited social interaction with friends and families,…
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