Experiencing grief is a natural and normal emotional response to loss, which people experience differently at some point in their lives, even during college. One in three college students between 18 and 23 had lost a loved one in the past year. Half of the college students in this age group had experienced a loss … Continued
To better connect families in Winnebago and Boone counties to high-quality behavioral health resources based on their individual needs, the Rosecrance Foundation is proud to accept a $1 million grant from the CVS Health Foundation to support youth mental health. The CVS Health Foundation awarded the Rosecrance Foundation $1 million over five years to support … Continued
Isolation caused by COVID-19 during the height of the pandemic had a devastating effect on many people, but a recent advisory is bringing awareness to Long COVID and its relationship to people struggling with their mental health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s advisory warns that Long COVID—a condition with a range of … Continued
With school out and little structure to the day for most, many adolescents are looking forward to the freedom that comes along with summer vacation. For some children and teens who struggle with mental health, the long, unstructured days could intensify feelings of isolation and hopelessness, which is why it is important for parents and … Continued
Racial and ethnic minority communities encounter many obstacles when seeking mental health and substance use treatment services, with some barriers rooted in beliefs and attitudes toward behavioral health. Studies and research have highlighted the significance of providing mental health services and support to minority communities. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, … Continued
Rosecrance has increased capacity at our Frankfort location to meet the growing need for outpatient behavioral healthcare. The Frankfort outpatient center opened in 2008, and this expansion means we can provide more services to teens, young adults, adults, and families. “We are unbelievably happy to grow these services in this community and to continue to … Continued
Rosecrance is encouraging families, friends, and communities to show men support by asking the men in their lives a simple question during Men’s Health Month: Are you OK? In the United States, men account for 80% of suicide deaths and die by overdoses two to three times greater than women, according to the National Institutes … Continued
“Let’s build a healthier society.” That might sound impossible at first, but only if you think of it as snapping your fingers and instantly changing everything wrong with the world. Of course, that was never realistic, and certainly isn’t in a post-pandemic world. For a few years, we were increasingly isolated from one another, and … Continued
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re struggling with something right now. Not because you’re a specific audience for this blog, but simply because you’re human. We’ve all gone through a lot these last few years, and whether struggling with mental health or addiction, or simply navigating life, we’ve all had to be a resilient … Continued
In our increasingly work-centric climate, burnout may not be new, but it’s become an escalating issue in recent years. Ever-increasing hours and work-related stressors leave us exhausted in every respect, moody, unable to sleep well, and feeling less effective and connected both at work and at home. We also might find ourselves unfulfilled because our … Continued