Category: Mental Health

Senate Democrats unveil package to address mental health workforce, coverage

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 3, 2025 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Senate Democrats on Wednesday released a legislative package that they said would improve coverage for mental health services and bolster the workforce.

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House committee approves cleanup package for DHS

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 18, 2025 | Legislature, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

A House committee recently approved a plan to make various changes within the Department of Human Services, including clarifying a provision allowing an advanced practice psychiatric nurse to revoke a FOID card if they perceive that person to be unstable and dangerous.

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House committee approves plan assigning mental health providers to youth in care

by Ryan Voyles | Mar 5, 2025 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

A House committee signed off Tuesday on a plan to assign a mental health provider to all youth in care.

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Survey finds half of Illinois youths continue to experience worsening mental health symptoms

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 25, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Nearly half of Illinois youths have reported at least one worsening mental health symptom in recent years, according to a report released Monday by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

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