Find Your Positive Outlook Since 1949, mental health has been observed in May as Mental Health Month. Part of creating mental wellness and staying mentally healthy has to do with managing your health through positivity. Research has made clear (Lahnna, Catalino, Algoe, etc.) that positivity can raise your mood, reduce worry, improve reactions to stress, […]
June is Pride month—a time to celebrate the culture of the LGBTQIA+ community, honor their impact and progress in the world, and renew awareness of the inequalities still faced by so many. Injustice and inequity are detrimental to mental health. LGBTQIA+ individuals are more likely to experience mental health challenges, many of which are directly […]
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Sometimes the holiday season can be less than jolly and joyful. The holidays can create intense feelings of sadness and stress. The reasons are numerous, but can include having to reflect on holidays past, feeling lonely or missing someone unavailable or no longer living, or just being anxious and worried about managing everything that the […]
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Chicago Behavioral Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Imran Shakir as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Shakir is an experienced psychiatrist and proven leader in the mental health field. He has focused his career on caring for the mental health needs of underserved adults and children, and also specializes in the treatment of […]
What a year 2020 was! JoAnne G., infection control nurse at Chicago Behavioral Hospital, worked tirelessly to help keep patients and staff safe during some of the most uncertain times we have ever seen. JoAnne went above and beyond to help us stay up-to-date on all COVID-19 guidelines, manage internal safety protocols and procedures, and […]
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February is Black History Month, a national celebration of black culture and the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. In fact, the origins of Black History Month can be traced back to Chicago, when Carter G. Woodson returned to his alma mater, the University of Chicago, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of emancipation. There […]
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Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are grateful for. As Thanksgiving approaches during this strange and often stressful year, it may be challenging to tap into our gratitude. For many of us, the holidays will look vastly different than they ever have before. Large gatherings and travel will be canceled or […]
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With flu season looming and the COVID-19 pandemic still present, it is no surprise that more people are experiencing anxiety about their health. The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to symptoms of other illnesses, like allergies and influenza. This can provoke a great deal of confusion and anxiety. As we return to school, work, and […]
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May is Positively Mental Health Month
Find Your Positive Outlook Since 1949, mental health has been observed in May as Mental Health Month. Part of creating mental wellness and staying mentally healthy has to do with managing your health through positivity. Research has made clear (Lahnna, Catalino, Algoe, etc.) that positivity can raise your mood, reduce worry, improve reactions to stress, […]
Providing Mental Health Support for LGBTQIA+ Youth
June is Pride month—a time to celebrate the culture of the LGBTQIA+ community, honor their impact and progress in the world, and renew awareness of the inequalities still faced by so many. Injustice and inequity are detrimental to mental health. LGBTQIA+ individuals are more likely to experience mental health challenges, many of which are directly […]
Beating the Holiday Blues
Sometimes the holiday season can be less than jolly and joyful. The holidays can create intense feelings of sadness and stress. The reasons are numerous, but can include having to reflect on holidays past, feeling lonely or missing someone unavailable or no longer living, or just being anxious and worried about managing everything that the […]
Chicago Behavioral Hospital Announces New Chief Medical Officer
Chicago Behavioral Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Imran Shakir as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Shakir is an experienced psychiatrist and proven leader in the mental health field. He has focused his career on caring for the mental health needs of underserved adults and children, and also specializes in the treatment of […]
Chicago Behavioral Hospital Announces 2020 Employee of the Year
What a year 2020 was! JoAnne G., infection control nurse at Chicago Behavioral Hospital, worked tirelessly to help keep patients and staff safe during some of the most uncertain times we have ever seen. JoAnne went above and beyond to help us stay up-to-date on all COVID-19 guidelines, manage internal safety protocols and procedures, and […]
Chicago Behavioral Hospital Celebrates Black Pioneers in Mental Health
February is Black History Month, a national celebration of black culture and the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. In fact, the origins of Black History Month can be traced back to Chicago, when Carter G. Woodson returned to his alma mater, the University of Chicago, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of emancipation. There […]
Thanksgiving During a Pandemic: We Can Still Be Grateful
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are grateful for. As Thanksgiving approaches during this strange and often stressful year, it may be challenging to tap into our gratitude. For many of us, the holidays will look vastly different than they ever have before. Large gatherings and travel will be canceled or […]
Managing Health-Related Anxiety during Flu Season and COVID-19
With flu season looming and the COVID-19 pandemic still present, it is no surprise that more people are experiencing anxiety about their health. The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to symptoms of other illnesses, like allergies and influenza. This can provoke a great deal of confusion and anxiety. As we return to school, work, and […]