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The Lyons Township Mental Health Commission advances a network of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services for creating a healthy community.
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Mental Health News Articles From Around The Web
August 11, 2022
How Self-Compassionate Are Different Groups Of People?– Greater Good Magazine ~ Do you berate yourself for feeling upset about what’s wrong in your life, with other people, or the world, in a counterproductive attempt to be happy? If so, it could be time to exercise some self-compassion, which is the opposite of catastrophizing and self-criticism.
Pathological Demand Avoidance In Autism, Explained– Spectrum ~ Those who favor the term say it has merit — if not as a diagnosis, then at least as a way to describe a personality type that is common among autistic people.
Honoring Grief And Coping With Loss– Psychology Today ~ The average leave time for bereavement in the United States is one to three days. When I think about this, I think about the subtle message that can be implied: “You have one to three days to attend to your family, arrange services, bottle up those emotions, and get your children situated, and we will see you back here at work on Monday morning.”
Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters– Cleveland Clinic ~ Trauma can happen to anyone, anytime, and the mental, physical, social and emotional effects of it can last a lifetime. And that can mean doctor’s appointments and exams can feel invasive and trigger certain feelings and emotions.
Pharmacological Treatments Found Effective Against Substance Use Disorders– Contemporary Pediatrics ~ Substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) can be lessened by pharmacological treatments often used for psychiatric disorders, according to a study published by the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.
What It’s Like To Live And Work With Anxiety And Panic Attacks– Spring Health ~ Everyone experiences worry or stress at times around health, money, or interpersonal issues. When that stress continues over long periods of time and affects daily life, it may become an anxiety disorder.
Symptoms Of Insomnia May Reduce Likelihood Of Alcohol-Induced Blackout– Rutgers University ~ Heavy drinkers with symptoms of insomnia, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, may be less likely to suffer alcohol-induced blackouts, according to a study co-authored by a Rutgers researcher.
The above list is provided to promote awareness of current issues and does not constitute support or endorsement of any idea, author, article, website or organization.
To find contact information for these or other mental health boards in Illinois, please link to the website of the Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois by clicking here. Then click “Membership Lists” to access the appropriate page.
