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Illinois’ Coronavirus Mental Health Crisis Hotline | Call4Calm Text Line

If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text: TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources. “We are living in a deeply unprecedented moment, and holding the emotional ramifications of that inside will only be harder on...

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE & MEMORY OF SUSAN OCKERLUND

Celebrating the life & memory of susan ockerlund

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Mental Health

Tips for Helping You Choose a Mental Health Treatment Center

Selecting the right mental health treatment center or facility is a major life decision. Deciding to physically go in and spend precious time and leave your life behind to improve...

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Insomnia

Coronavirus, Insomnia and You: What Might Help

Insomnia can be a major disruption in your life, let alone what's going on around us with the coronavirus.  Without adequate sleep, you can't function properly throughout the day and...

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Anxiety

COVID-19 | 6 Tips to Limit Coronavirus Related Anxiety

It’s hard to believe that only a few weeks ago, we were dropping kids off at school, exercising among throngs in busy gyms, and jostling with crowds on commuter trains...

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Resources

COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Contents I’m having a lot of anxiety because of the coronavirus. Please help 2 I’m quarantined or working from home – lonely and isolated even...

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Mental Health

Which Jobs Are Most Susceptible to Depression?

Some jobs are more pleasant than others. That's an obvious observation anyone could make. What's less obvious is the mental toll certain jobs take on the people doing them. For...

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Family to Family

How to Help Your Loved Ones Receive Treatment for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's is a disease that wreaks havoc on both those affected by it and the people who love them. The condition worsens over time and can eventually destroy someone's ability...

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ADHD

3 Lifesaving Strategies for Parenting a Child with ADD/ADHD

Having a child with ADHD can present new challenges every day, and treating it can be difficult. Fortunately, as more research becomes available, parents have more options than ever before...

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Addiction

How Can Alcohol Abuse Affect Your Family Relationships?

There are people who drink regularly, not really realizing that they may be consuming far too much alcohol over the course of a week. When you are addicted to alcohol...

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Advocacy

Narcolepsy – The Most Underrated Mental Health Killer

Narcolepsy is one of the most commonly misunderstood health disorders. This neurological autoimmune disorder can affect people in varying ways and is often extremely difficult to diagnose. Here are 5...

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Anxiety

4 Ways to Deal With Anxiety Without Traditional Medication

Although a good number of anti-anxiety medications exist on the market, some people don’t like to use them to treat their anxiety. These drugs don’t always work consistently, and many...

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