Pilsen man tries to break stigma surrounding mental health for Latino residents
As CBS 2's Andrew Ramos told us, Ricardo Camacho is trying to change that, one conversation at a time.
As CBS 2's Andrew Ramos told us, Ricardo Camacho is trying to change that, one conversation at a time.
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to addressing mental health is breaking stigmas, and just talking about it. As CBS 2's Andrew Ramos told us, one Pilsen man is trying to change that, one conversation at a time.
When the Chicago Wolves host the Rockford Ice Hogs and Grand Rapids Griffins this weekend, they will look a little different, wearing exclusive gear with an important message.
A poll found nearly 40% of Americans said their mood declines in the winter and a quarter reported feeling depressed.
As the holiday season comes to an end, the dark and cold days of winter can take a toll on your emotional and mental health. Millions of Americans are suffering from seasonal affective disorder, a common depression that can be debilitating.
The centers will expand mental health services in the west and southwest suburbs.
In recent years, many have become more sensitive to the plight of members of the military who have suffered trauma and have other mental health challenges. CBS 2's Jim Williams visited one place in Chicago that's attracting veterans from all over the country who need help. It's earned the endorsement of one retired military officer who's seen its value from two sides.
The county will be awarding $14 million in grants over the next four years.
Women are at least twice as likely as men to experience major depression and Black women are half as likely to seek help. That's according to research from Johns Hopkins Medicine.
"He said he was going to go upstairs to do his homework. And that was the last time that we saw him alive."
The singer brought her smash-hit music and powerful message about mental health.
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
The team aims to prevent escalation sometimes seen when police respond to someone with a mental health crisis.
"The pandemic has had an impact on stress levels and mental health across the board. This is an effort to increase access to vital crisis services, improve the efficacy of suicide prevention efforts and overcome the stigma around getting help."
The city's goal is to go into neighborhoods to address mental health, even if it starts out with a small group.
Fatboy Slim has a new gig in the U.K. -- he's helping improve the mental health of people in his hometown. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
It takes bravery, courage, and a calling to be willing to talk about one of life's most devastating losses -- suicide.
"It made me not want to be around people anymore. Not to talk to people. I just want to be alone all the time."
Even children are learning to speak up about their struggles but sometimes grown-ups don't know how to help.
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
On Mother's Day, a new line of support is available for new and expecting mothers.
The driver was arrested but the shooter got away.
Highs approach 90 degrees Tuesday with continued storm risks later in the day.
A man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center after reporting he had been shot on the expressway.
It's unclear what will happen to the structure, which held its first mass in 1892.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Under a proposed new policy, Cook County prosecutors would not file drug, gun, and theft charges in cases that begin with minor traffic stops such as broken tail lights or having an expired vehicle registration.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists groups said they will march with or without permits during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
The Chicago Fire Department confirmed a man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in serious condition after reporting he had been shot on the expressway.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, along with the country's foreign minister and others, were found dead Monday morning hours after their helicopter crashed in dense fog in a mountainous region of the country's northwest, state media reported. Raisi was 63.
CBS Chicago meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2024.
It's unclear what will happen to the structure, which held its first mass in 1892.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Prosecutors said Sunday that the reason 33-year-old Agnieszka Rydzewski wanted Arturo Cantu Jr. dead is she was over the relationship and wanted to be with another man.
Highs approach 90 degrees Tuesday with continued storm risks later in the day.
The driver was arrested but the shooter got away.
A man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center after reporting he had been shot on the expressway.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Aaron Judge and Jon Berti homered into Yankee Stadium's right field short porch, and New York extended its winning streak to seven by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-2 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Mitch Keller pitched six effective innings, Nick Gonzales hit a key two-run single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday.
Juan Soto had his first multihomer game with the Yankees, Luis Gil struck out a career-high 14 and New York beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday to extend its winning streak to a season-high six games.
Christopher Morel singled in Cody Bellinger with one out in the ninth to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Andrew Vaughn had two RBI singles and leadoff batter Tommy Pham finished with three hits for the White Sox.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
The Chicago Police Department said it is expecting extra people out this weekend, and thus, there will also be extra patrols along the lakefront.
No one was in custody Friday night. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
All three victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition.
Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic.