Cook County Health, NAMI Chicago launch countywide mental health support campaign
The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.
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The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.
Anthony Bartley is an artist whose work saved his life after a debilitating concussion. He now uses art to help others struggling with mental illness. Check out his exhibit on the South Side through May 23.
Grab a coloring book and take a minute for your mental health.
If you are a caregiver, take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra.
Abhinav Anne and Sai Ganbote, both juniors at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, pitched Illinois State lawmakers, and now House Bill 2960 is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois and others her son's death by suicide. Internal documents and emails show missteps that may have led to her son's death.
A mother has files a lawsuit against the State of Illinois and others her son's death by suicide. As Dorothy Tucker reports, internal documents and emails show missteps that may have led to her son's death.
Mark Ishaug is chief executive officer of Thresholds, which provides mental health and substance abuse services in Illinois. He joins Marie Saavedra to address concerns about potential cuts to Medicaid from the budget resolution approved by U.S. House Republicans.
It all comes thanks to a federal grant to Cook County School District 130, which includes schools in Blue Island, Crestwood, and Alsip. As Noel Brennan reports, those schools have now added mental health staff, and new programming.
The CARE Program sends a mental health professional and an EMT – not police officers or firefighters – to respond to calls of mental health emergencies in select parts of the city.
CBS News Chicago’s Suzanne Le Mignot and her PAWS Chicago rescue dog, Lucy, join the campaign to help raise awareness about mental health and clinical research to help everyone live a happy life. Creator and University of Chicago professor Sara Serritella explains the campaign's purpose and the importance of having research and studies.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Illinois is one of more than a dozen others suing TikTok, claiming the social media platform is damaging to children's mental health. A CDC survey shows high schoolers who use it frequently report more negative experiences and emotions.
Iraís Elizarraraz is the co-founder of the clothing brand Sin Titulo, which means "without a title." Her goal is to spark conversations about mental health.
Dr. John Piacentini is a child psychologist and director at UCLA's Child Anxiety, Resilience, Education, and Support center. He says phones in schools can also harm mental health and stunt social development.
They arrived in Colombia on Thursday and were part of several events promoting mental health for young people and how to prevent cyberbullying.
New research shows parents often avoid talking to kids about important issues like mental health and social media.
Javar Godfrey, a motivational speaker with a background in social work travels the world helping young men talk about their mental health.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
As Charlie De Mar reports, the calls and dispatches appear to show Massey was experiencing a prolonged mental health episode as her mother called for help. Massey was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy earlier this month.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Professional triple jumper Tori Franklin is getting ready to compete in her second Olympic games for Team U.S.A., but the Downers Grove South graduate had to overcome obstacles to get to Paris.
The move fulfills a campaign promise the mayor made – to reinstate public health clinics closed under former Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office aims to put mental health workers in the field virtually as cities grapple with alternative police responses.
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.
