Articles tagged with 'Mental Health' | OSF HealthCare

Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression describes mental health issues in moms from conception to one year after delivery.

Helping children feel comfortable in their home will lead to healthier and more successful times during those formative years.

For things like heart attack symptoms, stroke symptoms or serious wounds, experts say the choice is clear: call the ambulance over taking your own vehicle.

August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a time to explore how to cope. The upcoming holiday season may be tough for some dealing with loss.

Family and caregivers of older adults should know what to do if their loved one is being bullied.

Certain grades and sports require a back-to-school physical. But it's a good idea to get a checkup every year.

Older adults need to keep mental health care in mind and know the resources available to help with concerns unique to that age group.

Caring for someone with dementia is a massive task, and often the caregivers themselves wind up needing emotional support.

Tailored therapy helps people with Parkinson’s or similar ailments regain normal speech.

Fears of the unknown are normal, but AI can be useful to your health if you can navigate it.

June is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)  awareness month.

Older adults are at a higher risk for a stroke. But the good news: steps to prevent a stroke are the same no matter your age.

A recent study on mice in Australia linked damage inside the nose to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. 

The Illinois HFS Review Board has approved a Certificate of Need application by OSF HealthCare and US HealthVest, which will allow for the construction of a new inpatient treatment facility. 

Nearly 1 in 10 Americans battle depression. How support from just one person can make all the difference.

After 97-year-old Dick Van Dyke suffered injuries in a car crash, some are wondering: how old is too old to be behind the wheel?

The American Diabetes Association designates the fourth Tuesday in March as Diabetes Alert Day®, a time to understand the seriousness of the disease and know your risk.

Group therapy is an additional tool that can offer benefits that individual therapy cannot.

First responders may not live as long as others due to the stress of the job. OSF HealthCare wants to change that by educating about screenings.

A recent study suggests frequent social media use leads to changes in brain development during the formative adolescent years.

New research from Penn State University suggests simply asking young people about suicide increases the chance they will get connected with mental health services.

New childhood obesity guidelines from the AAP include medication and surgery. An OSF HealthCare dietician says families should be all in with their plan.

A new report from the Pew Research Center says children's' mental health is a top concern for parents.

Health care providers everywhere are trained to ask people about social determinants of health and link them with resources.

Dry January continues to be a trend, a response to younger generations of consumers drinking less. It's also good from a health perspective as long term drinking can increase the risk of developing diabetes, strokes, hypertension and depression....

Enjoy holiday meals and don't overeat, says one OSF physician. It’s not a race.

A task force panel is proposing  new guidance on anxiety screenings for patients under the age of 65.

During the holiday season, some people may experience loneliness and depression. Experts are reminding you there are resources to bridge the gap between “what do I do?” and “I have the care I need.” ...

It's important to have people to lean on – whether you’re dealing with cancer or some other hardship.

It is a situation that has become all too familiar in the U.S. – watching in horror as news of a mass shooting spreads. A mental health professional talks about overcoming anxiety in public spaces after these events unfold....