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WNIJ is compiling a list of youth mental health services in northern Illinois.
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In late 2021, a coalition of some of the country’s top pediatricians declared the youth mental health crisis a national emergency. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin heard from families and care providers about how challenging it is for children to access the mental health support they need…
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During the pandemic, schools received an influx of federal funding many used to support students’ mental health.That federal funding will soon expire. But student mental health challenges aren’t going away anytime soon.
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DeKalb saw a spurt of violent crimes in August, as the city also has seen an increase in domestic and behavioral health related calls.
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Champion drag queen & mental health educator Moana Lotte joins Teachers' Lounge.
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Learn about Joel's journey through addiction, abuse and prison to becoming a renowned counselor and educator.
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Boomer wanders the halls at Immaculate Conception School in Morris wearing a red vest that reads “therapy dog in training.” He’s a Great Pyrenees. So even…
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Today on the show we have a school social worker -- Silvia Hudzik! She’s a social worker for middle school students at Rockford Public Schools, she’s had…
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COVID-19 has reignited the conversation around student mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, crucially, the end of the pandemic-altered…
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A new mental health bill making its way through the state legislature would mean millions of dollars for increased access to mental health treatment.…