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Feed your mind with these healthy foods

— May 30, 2020

The unrelenting barrage of bad news and stress can have a negative impact on both your body and your mind. Need a boost? According to recent research, some foods have the same effect…

Telehealth expansion package passes Illinois House, heads to Senate
— May 25, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — A pair of health care bills expanding telehealth resources during the COVID-19 pandemic passed the Illinois House of Representatives on Saturday – with one passing…
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…
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…
Senate panel OKs bill to add mental health hotline information to student IDs
— March 8, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — A panel of state senators March 3 approved legislation requiring public colleges and universities to add mental health contact information to the back of student identification…

Efforts made to connect veterans during pandemic
— May 3, 2020

Veterans need to admit when they are struggling with issues during the coronavirus pandemic and reach out for help, according to individuals who assist former service members. Too many…
Lawmakers talk mental health amid COVID-19 pandemic during virtual town hall
— April 16, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers put mental health on center stage Wednesday, April 15 during a virtual town hall in which medical professionals offered advice to Illinoisans struggling…
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…