mental health

For some it's unfortunately a taboo subject, but a Quincy, Illinois podcast explores the mental health challenges for children.

Taking care of your mental health and your mental wellness is more important than ever before. Your mental wellness can be greatly affected by where you live and your surroundings. That's why it is exciting to see that the number 1 city in the US for mental wellness is right here in the Land of Lincoln.

A law is being discussed in Illinois that would help teachers take time off when they need it for their mental health, teachers just like their students are struggling with their mental health.

As a part of new legislation in Illinois, every student has access to take up to 5 mental health days to get out of school, all part of Illinois' attempt to help students prioritize their mental health.

There is a new Bill in the Illinois Senate that would force schools to give students information on where and how they can get help with their mental health.

A roundtable discussion Tuesday morning in Hannibal updates Missouri Governor Jay Nixon on mental health issues in the area.

A Quincy man charged with first-degree murder in the death of man whose throat he is accused of slashing has been ordered to undergo a mental fitness evaluation.

Gov. Jay Nixon has developed a proposal to help more Missourians pursue careers in mental health care.

Work days for employees at Missouri mental health facilities will be capped under a state law taking effect today. Starting this week, employees at a maximum- or intermediate-security mental health facility cannot be required to work more than 12 hours during a 24-hour period unless an emergency workforce shortage is declared...