Category: Mental Health

Lawmakers weigh potential benefits, concerns of using psilocybin to treat mental health

by Tim Stumm | Dec 11, 2024 | Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on the potential of psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” as a mental health treatment.

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Report finds ‘promising’ results from Chicago’s mental health crisis response pilot

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 9, 2024 | Mental Health, Population Health, Top Stories | 0

Chicago’s pilot program to send emergency responders to people experiencing a mental health crisis has shown “promising” results, though some interagency challenges must be addressed to improve outcomes, according to a report published last week by the University of Chicago.

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Raoul joins coalition suing TikTok

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 9, 2024 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Tuesday he's joining more than a dozen attorneys general in suing TikTok, alleging the platform purposefully addicted children and teens.

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