Category: Mental Health
Skokie pairs cop, mental health counselor to respond to people in crisis
If police in Skokie get a call for someone who’s declaring they’re going to commit suicide, yelling at their spouse…
I’m concerned about my wife’s mental health
A. This letter is so far above my “this column is for community engagement and entertainment” pay grade that I…
“Spoon Theory” Can Change the Way You View Mental Health
Source: Gaelle Marcel / Unsplash For many people, day-to-day life is a series of relatively easy errands, appointments, and to-do’s….
Does Mindfulness Training Lead to Better Mental Health?
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Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country’s breaking a taboo on mental health services
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Students often throw up or wet themselves when gunfire erupts outside their school in northern Port-au-Prince….
Let’s integrate primary care and mental health care
Often, if a patient tells their primary care doctor they are depressed, the doctor sends them away with a list…
Depression: Virtual reality may help improve mental health
Share on PinterestVirtual reality may help with depression, but is it just due to the placebo effect? Image credit: Maskot/Getty…
3 Movies That Actually Portray Mental Health Realistically
Source: Mitch / Unsplash Have you ever started watching a film hoping it would capture the reality of mental health…
Rewrite Your Story: Let Go of Mental Health Stigma and Shame
The mental health movement has significantly contributed to normalizing and continuing the conversation around mental health, yet despite progress in…
Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting older adults
As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s crucial to recognize that mental well-being extends to all ages, including our…
