For many, aging means isolation, loneliness
— July 24, 2019Bouts of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection from others are overriding mental health issues facing area seniors, according to local experts. So much so that today, the suicide…
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Being mindful of mental health needs at holidays
— December 24, 2018Snowflakes. Sledding. Santa. Shopping. Stress. The holiday season brings with it plenty of things, and “stress” is one word that is usually lumped in with the lot. Much…
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Stress can overwhelm Illinois first responders
— October 16, 2018First in a series looking at the trauma first responders deal with and the impact it has on them and their families. Scott Pavlock has led troops and police personnel. He saw two people…
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Health Department educates youth leaders on teen mental health
— October 18, 2017It’s usually not difficult for most people to recognize and respond to a medical emergency. A mental health crisis is a different matter, however, particularly among youths. On…
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Nonprofit group raises awareness of first responder issues
— October 23, 2018Second in a series looking at the trauma first responders deal with and the impact it has on them and their families. From a very young age, Ryan Elwood was known as the boy with the…
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Chillicothe rugby club rallies around health causes close to team
— June 6, 2018In the 10 years since the Chillicothe Rugby Football Club organized, it has faced both triumphs and tragedies. While back-to-back state championships in 2010 and 2011 were definite…
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