Tag: Mental health

Government Health

Pritzker pledges to expand mental health care access

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By Dilpreet RajuCapitol News Illinoisdraju@capitolnewsillinois.com In the middle of Mental Health Awareness Month, Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton hosted a panel in Springfield this week at which he pledged to expand the state’s behavioral health services. With several dozen services providers from around the state in attendance,...

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Mental health exhibition in Aurora Library Atrium

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Mental health treatment in the United States has a long and complex history, with a variety of treatments being used over many years. In the 19th and 20th Centuries, treatment consisted largely of locking patients away to strip them of their liberties. It was due to limited knowledge, a lack...

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Youth forum in Naperville

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In response to growing concern about youth mental health and teen suicide, the Naperville Police Department and KidsMatter are teaming up to provide a community forum and resource fair on the topic for parents and community members. “Protecting Our Children: Understanding and Monitoring Youth Mental Health” will take place at...

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Greater access to mental health services will start next year

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By Peter Hancock Illinois residents will soon have greater access to mental health services under measures Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Friday. Starting January 1, most insurance companies doing business in Illinois will be required to provide their beneficiaries with timely and proximate access to treatment for mental, emotional,...

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NAMI KDK Mental Health Education Event Addressing Substance Use as a Family February 13

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NAMI KDK (National Alliance on Mental Illness Kane-south, DeKalb, nd Kendall Counties) will sponsor Mental Health Education Event at Kendall County Health Department from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. Kendall County Health Department is at 811 W. John Street, Room WIC, Yorkville. Addressing Substance Use as a...

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