Tag Archive: #mentalhealth

Dos & Don’ts: Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can take an emotional and physical toll. In fact, 74% of dementia caregivers report concerns about taking care of their own health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Knowing how to best support [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, November 6th

Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can join us as we pray or simply submit a name. This month’s topic: You Are Not [read more...]

Bullying Warning Signs: Part 2 (of 2)

If your child is bullying others What to say: Model respectful behavior. Explain why bullying is never okay, and how it harms others. Give real examples of the results of your child’s actions. What to teach: Work with your child [read more...]

Bullying Warning Signs: Part 1 (of 2)

Bullying is a concern with children of all ages. Know how to spot the warning signs and how to start a conversation with your child about bullying. Pay attention to your child’s behavior for warning signs of bullying. Keep in [read more...]

A Night of Hope: Songs from our Prayer Circle

Please join the multi-parish Mental Health Ministry for an evening of uplifting contemporary Christian music, scripture and prayer to raise mental health awareness and offer hope. The evening will take place at St. James Church in Arlington Heights on Friday, [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, October 2nd

Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. Edna, and St. James parishes. You can join us as we pray or simply submit a name. This month’s topic: You Are Not [read more...]

Moving Forward in Hope, August Meeting

The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness Invites you to “Moving Forward in Hope,” An evening of prayer, connection and hope — live via ZOOM — on Tuesday, August 27, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness is pleased [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, August 7th

Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry This month’s topic: Where are you God? Grace Prayer Circle is a tri-parish mental health ministry supported by Our Lady of the Wayside, St. [read more...]

Is the Sun Beating You Down?

If you find yourself having more anxiety these days, you might not be wrong to blame the heat. “Extreme heat can take a toll on your mental health,” says Amanda Stelzel, a behavioral health nurse practitioner at Aurora Health Care. [read more...]

Moving Forward in Hope, Next Meeting

The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness Invites you to “Moving Forward in Hope,” An evening of prayer, connection and hope, live via ZOOM, on Tuesday, July 23rd, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness is pleased to offer [read more...]