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Following the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care and telehealth have become viable options for real, effective treatment for mental health. Recent studies have shown support for virtual care for…

As demand for outpatient mental health and substance use services continues to grow nationally and here in the northwest suburban communities, Endeavor Health is investing in expanded behavioral…

Educating the public about the prevalence of eating disorders while providing hope and resources for those challenged by disordered eating and body image issues is a key driver of the National Eating…

Dry January continues to gain attention with more people opting in for the month-long challenge, whether they have a serious problem with alcohol or they are sober curious and wondering about the…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 11% of children ages 3 to 17 have an anxiety disorder diagnosis. When we looked at our region, we found limited treatment options for…

Depression and anxiety are not a normal part of aging. Yet nearly 20% of adults age 55 and older experience some form of mental illness ( National Council on Aging, 2023). Too often, symptoms are…

September is both National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, creating a critical opportunity for all of us to address the intersection of these two public health challenges. For…

Eating disorders are among the most fatal psychiatric diseases. It's estimated that 28.8 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, and one person dies from the condition every…

Finding the right therapeutic fit is key to your patient's success. Our creative arts therapy intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers a valuable, evidence-based option for adolescents and adults who…

More than 12 million adults in the U.S. have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) annually, according to the National Center for PTSD . The condition can be difficult to identify for both the patient…

The O.A.R.S. Clinic supports patients at every stage of their recovery from substance use disorders. Our multidisciplinary team includes addiction psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, nurses…

According to the market research company Nielsen, the average adult spends between nine and 12 hours per day in front of a screen. There are benefits to using screens – for example, connecting with…