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...]
Challenges and mental health issues experienced by LGBTQI+ youth
Over the years, there have been tremendous strides toward LGBTQI+ equality and inclusion. For instance: Same-sex marriage has been legalized in the United States. Transgender candidates … [Read more...]
