Category: Mental Health

Gov. JB Pritzker reaffirmed Tuesday his administration’s support to address access to mental health treatment and services. Read More

Mental health officials were excited to see the recently-approved budget set aside tens of millions of dollars for psychiatric care, though they are uncertain how that money will be allocated. Read More

Newly inaugurated Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to boost access to mental health services, better connect eligible residents with insurance coverage and hire a city Medicaid director. Read More

Lawmakers, advocates and other officials took to the Capitol Wednesday to highlight the importance of treating childhood trauma. Read More

Three Illinois health systems are among more than two dozen nationwide that are set to try new approaches to treatments for behavioral health. Read More