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Getting The Most Out Of Online Therapy

Perhaps you’re considering online mental health therapy, but are wondering if it is as powerful as in-person therapy. During our current time of social distancing because of COVID-19, even many...

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COVID-19

Maintaining Resilience During A Crisis Like COVID-19

The current pandemic is affecting just about everyone. We’ve been separated from friends and loved ones, disconnected from many of our favorite activities, and become full-time remote employees and homeschool...

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Mental Health Stories

I AM AN AMERICAN SOLDIER | Suicide is Not an Option

I am an American Soldier. On the battlefield, there are two fronts that we encounter: There is the actual battlefield and then there is life after our DD214 and discharge....

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COVID-19

Strategies on Isolating With a Partner – While Keeping The Peace

A few days ago, my attorney sent all of his clients a link to his recent interview with ABC National News, in which he discussed that he and other lawyers...

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Laws

Living With Someone Who Suffers From Mental Illness? Here’s When To Call The Police

If you’re in the difficult position of caring for a loved one with mental illness during the COVID-19 epidemic, when is it time to involve law enforcement? With many of...

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Mental Health Tips

Managing Staff Remotely During COVID-19

Many of us are now working at home to slow the spread of COVID-19 and practice effective social distancing. The health and wellness of employees, customers and other stakeholders are employers’ top priority, so many of us are deployed using a remote work plan. While some industries have used flexible work plans already, with at least some of the staff working remotely part of the time, for others, this is a brave new world. With in-office time now on hiatus until further notice, how can managers support employees? Here are some brief tips: Ensure that the proper infrastructure is in...

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Grief & Loss

Coping with Grief & Loss During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed so many aspects of our lives. We’re not just worried about higher-order needs now – the temporary loss of shared restaurant meals, professional sporting...

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News

Illinois’ Coronavirus Mental Health Crisis Hotline | Call4Calm Text Line

If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text: TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources. “We are living in a deeply unprecedented moment, and holding the emotional ramifications of that inside will only be harder on...

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE & MEMORY OF SUSAN OCKERLUND

Celebrating the life & memory of susan ockerlund

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Mental Health

Tips for Helping You Choose a Mental Health Treatment Center

Selecting the right mental health treatment center or facility is a major life decision. Deciding to physically go in and spend precious time and leave your life behind to improve...

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Insomnia

Coronavirus, Insomnia and You: What Might Help

Insomnia can be a major disruption in your life, let alone what's going on around us with the coronavirus.  Without adequate sleep, you can't function properly throughout the day and...

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Anxiety

COVID-19 | 6 Tips to Limit Coronavirus Related Anxiety

It’s hard to believe that only a few weeks ago, we were dropping kids off at school, exercising among throngs in busy gyms, and jostling with crowds on commuter trains...

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