The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the lives of children across central Illinois and the world. Home from school, adrift from their friends and daily schedules, it’s no surprise that many are feeling anxious and fearful. As parents, it’s important to…
In these uncertain times, it’s normal to feel anxious or stressed. But if these feelings start to take over your life, you may need to take steps to address your anxiety. Watch for the following signs: Irritability or difficulty concentrating…
This is a time of great uncertainty for everyone, but particularly for those who work in healthcare. It’s absolutely normal to feel stressed and anxious as you work to protect your communities from COVID-19. However, it’s important to take care…
As we face COVID-19, the new coronavirus, and changes occur in our daily life, your children will likely have a lot of questions. It is important to be open and honest with them. “Parents should make sure they are informed…
Healthcare organizations in the United States have been preparing for COVID-19 for weeks, but many Americans are just now becoming more aware and concerned about the pandemic’s impact on daily life. For some it was a nation-wide quarantine in Italy;…
Are you happy? Or do you struggle to find happiness? Unfortunately “happy” is not something you can just turn on like a light switch. But it is something you can learn to develop. Happiness is tied to well-being and requires…
Struggles with friends or difficulty making friends can occur at any age. We hear of young children feeling left out, teenagers struggling with their peers at school, people having trouble getting along with others on their job, marital and relationship…
For Karen Deany, the smiles and excitement from her clients are the best part of the Logan County Fair held in August each year. “They love going to the Fair,” the developmental training supervisor at Memorial Behavioral Health – Lincoln…
Approximately 2.6 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Unfortunately, many of these youth do not receive mental health treatment. Children experiencing anxiety or depression are more likely to have another mental, behavioral or…
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches participants to recognize, understand and respond to individuals displaying signs of mental illness or substance use disorders. This course provides education on how to offer initial support to someone who…