Category: Mental Health

Pritzker signs plan regulating social media platforms’ interactions with children, other health-related laws

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 3, 2026 | LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a plan Friday that looks to crack down on how social media companies use “addictive algorithms” to keep kids using their platforms.

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Protections for Illinois seniors, those with disabilities among new laws signed by Pritzker

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 31, 2026 | Legislature, Mental Health, Nursing homes, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker signed several bills on Thursday he said will protect the state’s most vulnerable residents, including one to strengthen mental health reviews in nursing homes.

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Court sides with Illinois, blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 30, 2026 | Federal Government, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

A federal judge sided with Illinois and other Democratic-led states on Wednesday to block the Trump administration from terminating $1 billion in mental health grants for schools.

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Pritzker defends reductions at Choate mental health facility

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 29, 2026 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday defended the decision to reduce behavioral health services at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna.

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Miller seeks federal plan to require opt-in for mental health screenings in schools

by Ryan Voyles | Jul 28, 2026 | Federal Government, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

A U.S. House committee approved legislation last week from Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland, that would require parents to give written permission before students participate in certain surveys or evaluations such as mental health screenings.

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