Meet Ann, a client of the Logan-Mason Rehabilitation Center, a program of the Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois. She is inspiring others to take important steps to improve their health. Every week, Ann leads Health Matters™, which is a…
For Ricky Rogers, things never came easily. He had a hard time holding a job, he wasn’t able to focus on everyday tasks, and then there were the voices he heard. But he didn’t know what was wrong. He just…
James*, a young boy in Springfield, was having issues at school. He wasn’t listening in class, got into fights and had been suspended. He needed help dealing with his feelings, his anger and his struggles at home. With help and…
Raising a child with ADHD is tough. If you feel overwhelmed with helping your child succeed in school you are not alone. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is one of the most common mental health disorders of…
Suicide is a scary subject that many people don’t talk about often. However, when you worry that someone you know is thinking about committing suicide, it’s hard to know what you can do to help them. Ben Yamnitz, director of…
Going back to school is an exciting time of year for most children. Some, however, experience anxiety and feel stressed as soon as they hear those dreaded words, “back to school.” Anxious children are often overly tense and may need…
The tragic death of comedian Robin Williams has left people wondering how this could happen to a man who was loved by millions of people around the world. And while Facebook feeds and online comment boards are filled with people talking…
Summer is in full swing, and your schedule is packed with pool parties, barbeques, ballgames and more. Everyone around you seems more positive and energetic — except you. Regardless of the season, depression can make the whole world dark and…
The tough guy persona is a familiar one on television and the movie screen, but it’s unrealistic for men to think they can just “shake it off” when confronted with emotional situations. More than 6 million men in the United…
Have you gone from being a cherished parent to the dumbest person on the face of the planet – all in the space of an hour? Welcome to the world of teens. They ride a roller coaster of emotions and…