by Michelle Chaban | Oct 17, 2015 | LGBT
Culturally Competent Mental Health Care for the LGBT Community By Stephanie Simpson, LCSW There are endless factors that can prevent an individual from seeking mental health treatment. Stigma, fear of judgment, and being vulnerable are some of the more common worries....
by Michelle Chaban | Oct 17, 2015 | Grief
Animal lovers understand the special connection pet owners have with their pets. Losing a pet can be devastating and often gets overlooked or dismissed by others. In the Washington Post, Joe Yonan writes a thoughtful article about his experiences after losing his...
by Michelle Chaban | Sep 20, 2015 | Mental Illness & Family Resources, Parenting, Self-Esteem
Identifying Low Self-esteem In Children by Carolyn Bulmash, LCSW Back to school time is upon us, and the children in our lives will soon be facing new social and emotional challenges. Feelings of self-worth change shape and start to become solidified during...
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by Michelle Chaban | Sep 20, 2015 | Mental Illness & Family Resources, News, Uncategorized
A beautiful morning run in Park Ridge with NAMI to “stamp out” the stigma of mental illness. Daniel Carcillo from the Blackhawks joined the group, sharing some of his own personal struggles and introduced his foundation Chapter 5, developed to help players...
by Michelle Chaban | Sep 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
We all carry hand sanitizer to help ward off germs. However, having it around does not come without risk. According to CNN.com, children who ingest hand sanitizer often show up at emergency rooms showing signs of intoxication and related injuries. Here is a link to...
