mental health

New data shows an even steeper drop in American birth rates than NBCLX first discovered last month, as new data – from the 10th and 11th months of the pandemic – is made public.

As most students at John L Marsh Elementary on Chicago’s Far South Side continue learning remotely, their teachers are continuing to reach out to them in unique and important ways. “The teachers are paying close attention. We are here to support our students and we’re looking for anything that might be out of the ordinary,” said Jose Torres, principal...

Some parents of Evanston Township High School students are questioning why their teens will continue to learn remotely five days a week when other Chicago-area high schoolers are heading back to the classroom on hybrid learning models. “The parents want to know what can we expect moving forward,” said Dr. Valerie Kimball, a pediatrician and parent of an Evanston Township…

Recent studies have shown mindfulness has been helpful for children going through stressful situations, a Chicago pediatrician said.

In the last report of our series, “Kids and Mental Health,” NBC 5’s Lauren Petty takes a look at concrete ways parents can give their kids a boost.

It’s never easy to have tough conversations with your kids but over the last years, it’s become even more important. Parenting Author and Speaker, Michelle Icard, and Child Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, Dr. Maya Klein, break down the best ways to engage with your children.

What are some of the first steps to addressing your child’s mental health in the middle of a pandemic? Experts share their advice on “Chicago Today.”

Isolation during the pandemic has left teenagers feeling frustrated and worried about the future, as parents struggle to find help. Lauren Petty reports.

NBC 5 continues its series on kids and mental health with a look at what several teenaged high school students say is stressing them out and what they want their parents and teachers to know. Lauren Petty reports

Tantrums, tears, trouble sleeping — they are all signs that a child is in distress, even if they don’t have the words to explain why.

It’s been more than a year since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the United States, and schools in many areas are approaching the anniversary of the shift to online remote learning. Pediatricians say there is an alarming uptick in young patients with depression and anxiety, and emergency room visits for mental health are up for children and...

When her 16-year-old daughter would not get out of bed for several days, a suburban Chicago mother knew she needed help and started calling therapists. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty has more details in the latest installment of our Kids & Mental Health series.

A suburban Chicago mother is speaking out, sharing the story of her teenage daughter’s battle with depression, which nearly led to the loss of the teen’s life, to help others, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

An increased demand for counseling for children during the coronavirus pandemic has parents and caregivers uncertain about where to turn first.

Mayim Bialik didn’t stop at being a successful actress, author and producer — she’s also a trained neuroscientist. Now she’s putting that knowledge to use as the host of a new podcast about mental health, “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown.” The former “Big Bang Theory” star joined LX News to talk about why conversations about mental health are so important, as well...

A suburban Chicago mother is speaking out, sharing the story of her teenage daughter’s battle with depression, which nearly led to the loss of the teen’s life, to help others, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.

Two veteran marriage counselors have identified four behaviors that can predict divorce.

Madison Iseman and Israel Broussard star in the new movie “Fear of Rain,” a psychological thriller that tackles the tough topic of schizophrenia. Iseman and Broussard joined LX News to talk about the challenges of making the movie and the vibe on set with their co-stars Katherine Heigl and Harry Connick Jr.

One professor explains why we need to get over our guilt for what’s been wrongly labeled as “laziness.” 

Without the usual parties, celebrations and casual get-togethers, many of us have felt our friendships suffer over the past year. Laura Tremaine’s book, “Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First: 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level” is designed to give you the tools to get your friendships back in shape.