Overcoming seasonal affective disorder: How to enhance your mental well-being during winter
As the winter season approaches, many people begin to experience a shift in their mental health. For some, this can be more than just feeling a bit blue — it can mean struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
The Certified Recovery Support Specialist Program
Those with lived experience of mental health or substance abuse recovery can find support to successfully complete the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) training, a type of credential one can earn in order to enter the behavioral health workforce.
Finding community and care in the face of depression
October is Depression Awareness Month, helping elevate the serious and prevalent issue that many try to handle on their own.
Watch the announcement for Illinois’ new behavioral health workforce center
New Behavioral Health Workforce Center Announced Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local officials celebrated the launch of a new Behavioral Health Workforce Center, which will increase Illinois’ capacity to recruit, educate, and retain behavioral health professionals. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU SOM) will serve as the primary administrative hub in Springfield, […]
Gov. Pritzker announces initiative to reshape mental health services
“Individuals with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve respect, dignity, and the highest quality of care to assist them in living healthy, fulfilling lives.”
