Tag Archive: #mentalhealth

Holistic Mental Health Series (Children, Adolescents, Young Adults)

Good mental health is more important than ever for people of all ages, especially children. Our Lady of the Wayside is proud to co-sponsor with St. Mary Buffalo Grove a 3-meeting series on understanding the pressures our children are experiencing, [read more...]

7 Ways to Support a Domestic Violence Survivor

Acts of domestic violence occur every day, mostly behind closed doors. Nicole Glaser, manager of Aurora Sinai Medical Center’s healing and advocacy services, shares how you can support someone you know. 1) Learn the warning signs Physical: Look for black [read more...]

People with These Characteristics are Happiest

We all want, and deserve, to be happy. Whether it’s feeling satisfied at work or in your personal life, a study shows that people with certain personality traits, known as the Big 5, are consistently happier throughout their lives. Kelly [read more...]

September is Suicide Awareness Month

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Here is information on signs to look for, what to do, and who to call get help, for yourself or a loved one who may be contemplating suicide or dealing with loss. Click the graphic [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle for Mental Health: Next Meeting September 6

Join us at St. James’ School Chapel for the next Grace Prayer Circle meeting on Wednesday, September 6, from 7:00-7:30 pm as we pray for those living with mental health concerns and their loved ones. Grace Prayer Circle is a [read more...]

Living With Dementia Seminar

Are you struggling to get your family or team on the same page in understanding changes due to dementia? Not sure how to respond when unexpected behavior occurs? Feeling like you have hit a roadblock in communicating effectively or starting [read more...]

Is Your Child Scared of Storms? Read This.

Severe weather can cause anxiety and fear in people of all ages. Dr. Emma Olivera, a pediatrician at Advocate Children’s Hospital, explains where those feelings may stem from in children. “Depending on their age, a child’s fear or anxiety around [read more...]

Getting Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Back-to-School Ready

Getting back into the school routine isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to sleep. During the summer months, many children, particularly adolescents, fall into the habit of staying up later and sleeping in longer than they would during the [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle for Mental Health

Join us at St. James’ School Chapel for the next Grace Prayer Circle meeting on Wednesday, August 2 from 7:00-7:30 pm as we pray for those living with mental health concerns and their loved ones. Grace Prayer Circle is a [read more...]

Free Screening: “Trauma Comes Home”

Military Outreach USA is sponsoring the premier showing in the Chicago area of “Trauma Comes Home.” This documentary film addresses the effects of the so-called “invisible” wounds of service, PTSD and Moral Injury, on our military active duty, Reservists, National Guard, [read more...]