Articles tagged with 'mental health' | OSF HealthCare

An OSF child psychologist says the Inside Out movies get a lot right when it comes to kids' emotions and how parents can help.

It’s no secret a major part of posting that “picture perfect” moment, happens after the picture is taken. Through editing with filters, body positioning, and now even artificial intelligence, the photos you see on those you follow may not be an …

Addressing what can help a pregnant woman with her mental health, and how women can spot risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest. These are the topics addressed in this week's Health Highlights.

OSF HealthCare is using Amwell's Tele- Psychiatry program to make sure mental health patients coming to emergency departments can get assessed within close to one hour.

Mothers-to-be who are taking medication for a mental health issue may wonder: will the medication harm my baby?

Though not everyone is sold on it, the carnivore diet has produced results for some.

Five University of Illinois College of Medicine students are heading to Streator to come up with solutions for healhy aging and mental health challenges among older residents.

Women – specifically those 80 and up – may be unaware of stroke risk factors that greatly impact them.

Dry January continues to be a trend, a response to younger generations of consumers drinking less.

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

Bloating is not uncommon, but it has many causes. So it's important to see a health care provider if symptoms persist.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to understand the seriousness of the disease and know your risk.

OSF HealthCare Psychotherapist Sara Bennett walks through the seven pillars of self-care and how to implement them into our lives. 

The conflict in the Middle East has left tragic images everywhere, and kids are watching. A behavioral health expert outlines how to talk to kids about tough topics.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts are reframing the thinking about treatment of the disease: it doesn’t have to mean loss of your breasts.

When helping someone with a terminal illness, sometimes just listening is the best medicine.

OSF cardiothoracic surgeon: “When we are metabolically healthy, our bodies are properly utilizing the inputs we are giving it."

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.