Articles tagged with 'mental health' | OSF HealthCare

Sixty five beds are available for inpatient behavioral health, addressing long-standing statewide shortage in Illinois for mental health treatment.

Here’s a roadmap for adults to help kids navigate ninth through 12th grade.

Summer sun rays are a primary source of vitamin D, an important tool for our body. Should you be concerned that you’re getting too much or too little vitamin D?

One OSF behavioral health provider is debunking myths about mental health care so you can get the most out of your therapy sessions. 

Back to school season will be here soon. Kids leaving for college or the workforce brings emotional challenges for everyone. Here’s how to navigate them.

Video games are seen as a young person hobby, but people of any age can get addicted. Here are some strategies to be a healthy gamer.

OSF psychotherapist Sara Bennett is back with phrases and body language that parents can use when working through a conflict with their teenager.

It’s no surprise that going from school to the “real world” can being stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges. What matters is how you respond.

Just in time for summer, an OSF pediatrics expert is reminding people, especially kids, about the benefits of reading for pleasure, not just when it’s required.

Summer is the time to head to the beach, visit another city or just relax at home. Vacation isn't just fun it's good for your health. 

Exploring the pros and cons of travel sports, Dr. Jessica Higgs shares how they can have an impact on your kid's mental health. 

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Kren Harmon, a licensed clinical social worker at OSF HealthCare, is talking about the scores of misinformation regarding seniors and mental health care.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A concept to know: big emotions, like anger, sadness and fear. An OSF HealthCare psychotherapist shares some healthy ways to manage them.

Results of a recent study show coffee could support better gut and mood because it can be beneficial to a person's gut microbiome, but more research is needed. 

In the latest story in our “parent-teen relationship” series, OSF psychotherapist Sara Bennett outlines ways to resolve conflicts.

Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been the gold standard. But experts say 7,000 steps offers just as many benefits. 

In part two of a multi-part story, OSF psychotherapist Sara Bennett outlines ways parents can build communication and trust with their teenagers.

From misconceptions about symptoms to stereotypes about drugs like Adderall, there’s a lot to parse out when getting treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

In part one of a multi-part story, OSF psychotherapist Sara Bennett outlines ways parents can build communication and trust with their teenagers.

Many older adults keep moving thanks to a number of activities. One of the best is swimming, which helps with cardio, balance, mental health and more. 

January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Something to learn about: Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression.

January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Mothers-to-be who are taking medication for a mental health issue may wonder: will the medication harm my baby?

Old age issues like Parkinson's disease bring mental health concerns. Small group therapy is one way to help.

An OSF HealthCare psychotherapist says podcasts and shared stories are helping normalize grief and reminding people they’re not alone in how they mourn.

We're resharing one of our most impactful stories of 2025. The holidays are a time to review the signs that someone might need help. A Monticello, Illinois, family is doing its part.

Actress January Jones recently detailed her struggle with misophonia, a sensitivity to certain everyday noises. This condition can be particularly problematic at loud holiday gatherings.

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

A chronic physical condition can spawn mental health concerns. Luckily, experts have ways you can find balance between help and independence.

Preventative care, such as well-child visits, are just as important as treating your child when they are sick. 

It's tough fighting the physical aspect of cancer. But learning to live life after treatments are over is no picnic either.