IL: Mental Health
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Frozen screens? Telehealth access imperiled
By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Illinois News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public Ne…
Congressional budget impasse threatens IL community health centers
Community health centers in Illinois are stuck in financial limbo as Congress contends with another potential government shutdown. More than forty …
Research shows harmful social media content impacts Black youths
Social media platforms are used by practically everyone but most widely by teens. One study pinpoints a link between online racism and higher rates …
New IL laws usher in policy changes in health care, employment, policing
At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, Illinoisans will see more than 300 new laws take effect - with changes that impact the state's …
Open enrollment for public, private health insurance begins soon
Open enrollment begins soon for most employer-sponsored health care coverage and benefits plans for the calendar year 2024. In Illinois, there will …
Illinois Expands Farmers' Access to Mental-Health Services
Research shows that farmers die from suicide at a rate twice as high as the rest of the population, and Illinois officials are taking steps to help …
Back-to-School Tips for Families of IL Kids with Autism
For a child on the autism spectrum, returning to school after the summer break may be viewed with anxiety and hesitancy. However, parents can pave …
Community, Online Colleges Fill Growing Need for Non-Traditional Students
Many college students balance family and work responsibilities with academics, and it can make nontraditional higher education the path to a future …
Advocates: More Research, Funding Needed for Eating Disorders
Health care researchers estimate about 1.1 million people in Illinois suffer from some form of eating disorder, which can range in severity from mild …
Bullying Prevention Means Awareness of Social-Emotional Learning
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and experts are reminding Illinoisans to be aware of the patterns within bullying. One in …
Mental Health Highlighted on Depression Screening Day
With many people still struggling in the wake of the pandemic, this week's National Depression Screening Day on Oct. 6 is a reminder to Illinoisans …
Report: 213,000 Illinois Kids Struggle with Mental-Health Challenges
Children's advocacy groups are sounding the alarm about the mental-health struggles facing Illinois kids. The 2022 Kids Count Data Book released …