Helpful articles for overcoming life's challenges

Treating ADHD with Medication

When to consider medication for ADHD? It is a frequent question asked by many parents, teachers and therapists; how do I help my child with ADHD? It is a legitimate question. The presentation can be the classic hyperactive, impulsive, inattentive child or just the inattentive child who gets lost in class and is disorganized. Parents …

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Mental Health First Aid

The Center for Collaborative Counseling and Psychiatry is honored to support this important cause.  Please join We Support Mental Health on Facebook to become involved in local efforts to raise awareness of mental health.  For more information on Mental Health First Aid or where to find a class near you, please visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/…/take-…/find-a-course/ The difference between …

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Did you know that approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year? Of these 50 million people, over half do not seek treatment. The top reason these individuals refuse help, according to a World Health Organization survey, is because of “fear and shame.” This May serves as Mental …

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Suicide Training and Awareness

Suicide Prevention Services will be hosting an ASSIST training on June 10th and 11th in Elgin. It is open to anyone over the age of 16 who is interested in learning how to help when someone is at immediate risk for suicide.

ADHD – Helpful Tips for Parents

Helpful Tips for Parents of a Child with ADHD Parenting a child with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a significant challenge. However, it doesn’t mean that family life has to be frustrating or unrewarding. There are many things you can do to decrease the impact of your child’s ADHD. …

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Does Your Mental State Affect Your Relationships?

Does Your Mental State Affect Your Relationships? Most, if not all, mental health professionals will tell you the answer is “absolutely!” It is generally believed that your mental state contributes immensely to your ability to form close bonds with others. Many people who struggle with chronic stress, depression or anxiety lack the skills needed to …

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Activities and Treatments to Alleviate Depression

Have you ever noticed yourself feeling hopeless and unhappy and unsure of how to move forward? Maybe you notice yourself feeling angry and irritable more days than not? Perhaps you sometimes feel as if you are being controlled by your fluctuating moods. Depression is one of the most common mental health problems today. While medications …

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