One out of every eight people live with a mental health disorder. Many of them cannot receive the care they need due to the shortage of mental health providers. In Illinois, there are only 13.8 behavioral health care providers for every 10,000 residents; this means 4.8 million Illinois residents live in a mental health shortage […]
On May 8, The Family Institute at Northwestern University honored former Chicago Cub and 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist with the Mental Health Community Impact Award at the 2024 Gratitude Gala. Now in its second year, the gala was held at Galleria Marchetti in the River West area of Chicago. The Family Institute at […]
If a dancer sprains an ankle or tears their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — common ailments in a field where they train like Olympic athletes — they immediately see a doctor or physical therapist for assessment. But what if the injury is on the inside, invisible to the outside world? For artists at the top […]
