Over the past few years, Americans have experienced a series of events that have shifted our shared reality and reshaped life as we know it. For many—particularly young people in the formative years … [Read more...]
Miriam Robinovitz, M.D. and Mary Kate Beckmen, L.C.S.W. on life after the pandemic for young people
With the new school year now underway, students throughout Illinois have finally made their long-awaited return back into the classroom. Although many are breathing a sigh of relief after having … [Read more...]
Are students experiencing depression or anxiety? Here’s what to watch for this school year.
This month, students will begin returning to school buildings for full-time, in-person instruction. During this time, it’s incredibly important that the adults in the building are mindful that many … [Read more...]
Divya Gongireddy, M.D. and Samantha Prague, M.A., L.C.P.C. discuss child and adolescent mental health
The past year was a difficult one for all of us, and it's taken a toll on many people's mental health. For children and adolescents in the formative years of their lives, the impacts of 2020 have the … [Read more...]
5 Tips to help your kids cope with anxiety during a time of great uncertainty
In early 2020, stay-at-home orders were imposed across the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While some cities started reopening in May, some are closing again given the recent surge in … [Read more...]
