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Changing Minds, Changing Lives! MHAI is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental illn

10/23/2026

Our friends on Sesame Street could not be more correct! 🥰

10/21/2026

In Memoriam 🕊
Ray Connor
March 10, 1937 - October 15, 2026

MHAI mourns the passing of Raymond F. Connor Jr., former MHAI President and tireless advocate for children's mental health. Ray dedicated more than 25 years to improving mental health services for Illinois families. His compassion, leadership, and legacy will not be forgotten.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

10/20/2026

Food security and healthcare access are mental health issues.

Changes to SNAP and Medicaid under H.R. 1 could have significant implications for individuals and families across Illinois.

From new work requirements to changes in healthcare eligibility, understanding what's ahead is essential.

Read MHAI's overview of the changes and why they matter.

https://www.mhai.org/post/major-changes-coming-to-snap-and-medicaid-under-h-r-1

H.R. 1, commonly referred to as, the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” makes significant changes to both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. Understanding these updates is important as they reshape eligibility requirements and state responsibilities. SNAP Changes Work require...

10/20/2026

Ask yourself:
When life changes, what helps me return to myself?

10/14/2026

🌿 NEW EPISODE OF MHAI TALKS!

Carnagarve Forest, Ireland: Nature Is Therapy (Part I)

What began as a retirement project has blossomed into a community resource for wellbeing in County Donegal, Ireland.

Join host Morayo Orija and guest Liam Burns as they explore the healing power of nature, the benefits of forest bathing-a Japanese mindfulness practice, and how community, spirituality, and a sense of belonging can nurture our mental health.

Listen in and discover why sometimes the best way to reconnect with ourselves is to reconnect with nature.

MHAI Talks streams at MHAI.org, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio.

Stream now: www.mhai.org/podcast/episode/c76bf959/carnagarve-forest-ireland-nature-is-therapy

10/11/2026

Change is a natural part of life, but navigating it isn't always easy.

How does your body respond when familiar routines, relationships, and circumstances shift?

And how can you find balance amid change?

Join Jaleesa Pirtle, LCPC, of Balanced Awakening and MHAI, on Thursday, October 15, at 7pm CT, to learn practical tools to reconnect, relax and find our way back to balance when faced with everyday life challenges.

This program is free and online.
Register here: www.mhai.org/event-details/finding-balance-with-jaleesa-pirtle-lcpc

10/04/2026

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Starting Monday, the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program will extend its hours of operation to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and add a second shift of evening staff.

09/23/2026

"Change is hard for any child, but what happens when that change involves national policy and community-wide uncertainty? The fact is, 'collective fear' impacts the neurodevelopment of our youngest members of society."

- Daisy Gomez,LCPC - Encuéntrate Counseling and Consulting

09/23/2026

"Los padres también deben cuidarse a sí mismos. Los niños son sensibles a los estados emocionales de los adultos. Al manejar su estrés y buscar apoyo, los padres pueden ofrecer la presencia tranquila y constante que los niños necesitan".

- Daisy Gomez, LCPC, Encuéntrate Counseling & Consulting

El cambio es difícil para cualquier niño, pero ¿qué sucede cuando ese cambio involucra políticas nacionales e incertidumbre en toda la comunidad? La realidad es que el «miedo colectivo» afecta el neurodesarrollo de los miembros más jóvenes de nuestra sociedad.Cualquier persona que tenga ni....

09/18/2026

Getting fired isn't just a career hurdle – it’s a psychological trauma.

Roughly 40% of Americans will be let go at some point in their careers. Yet, we rarely talk about the deep emotional toll it takes. Beyond the sudden financial strain, losing a job can shake our identity, tank our self-esteem, and increase the risk of developing a health condition by a staggering 83%.

If you’ve been let go and are struggling to cope, please hear this: It is not just you, and your worth is not defined by your employment status.

You don't have to navigate this transition alone.

Read our latest post from MHAI.org/blog

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