Have you or someone you know lost a loved one to suicide? While it is not an easy topic to discuss, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the world, especially among young people. Every year, nearly…
Memorial Behavioral Health’s Children’s Mosaic Project is a collaboration of community resources that form a complete network of behavioral healthcare to youth in central Illinois. MOSAIC, or Meaningful Opportunities for Success and Achievement Through Service Integration for Children, brings together…
Let’s face it, everyone experiences stress from time to time. Stress can come from anywhere. It could be caused by being late to meet a work deadline, arguing with your children or dealing with traffic. Instead of letting stress get…
“Mindfulness.” We hear the word often, but what does it mean? And more importantly, what can it do for your mind and body to help you manage stress and anxiety? Mindfulness is a practice in which you focus on the…
James Macrander’s world seemed to be falling apart. His 12-year marriage ended. He lost his job. Then, when his Social Security benefits dried up, he became homeless. “My cousin took me in when none of my other family members would,”…
Tim McDougall is inspiring others to gain independence with his can-do attitude and the support of Logan-Mason Rehabilitation Center (LMRC), a program of the Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois. Tim has received services from LMRC for more than 26…
For parents, determining what’s normal and what’s not with children is often a tough road, especially when it comes to challenging behavior. It can be difficult to know if your child is just bored and acting out or if he…
Statistics don’t lie. According to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, more than 37,000 suicides and hundreds of thousands of suicide attempts happen every year. The topic is rarely talked about, but the issue affects many people. World Suicide Prevention Day…
We hear it every day—work-life balance. But what is it? It’s defined as a state of equilibrium between an employee’s primary priorities of their job and their private life. In today’s busy world where most people are juggling a career…
It’s a moment 18 years in the making—sending your child off to college with all the emotions at full throttle. Joy! Sadness! Excitement! Fear! So much to do—so little time! Cynthia Mester, PhD, LCPC with Memorial Behavioral Health, offers one…