What is an Eating Disorder An eating disorder is a serious form of mental illness that causes severe disturbances in a person’s eating behaviors and body image. Typically, people with an eating disorder will develop an obsessive preoccupation with food and their body...

Panic attacks are surprisingly common; at least one-third of us will experience one at some point in our lives, according to Cindy Aaronson PhD, a clinical psychiatrist at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. While symptoms vary from person to person, they can...

Barn Party/Benefit/Open House at Mended Hearts on Saturday, September 11th SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 AT 4 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT Free  Admission · 1431 Lourdes Rd, Metamora, IL 61548-7609, United States Come join us at Mended Heart Stable for a Barn Party/Open...

The Butterfly Project provides children and families who have experienced domestic violence, family violence and community violence with a comprehensive continuum of care. The program addresses the issue of children’s exposure to violence by providing community...

     America had claimed independence from England in the 1700's, but keeping cultural customs passed down from the first colonists for many generations. As the growth of our nation increased, it brought about eras of war, discrimination, slavery, gender inequality,...

The general idea of the human service field is integrated in our lives from start to finish. They guide us throughout our childhood. Teaching, inspiring, guiding, protecting, and believing in us all. They emanate charisma and hope. Leading us to challenge followed by...

Building motivation for success habitually! Do you often find it difficult to find that urge, or need to put forth effort into something you connect to? What really gets you up every morning? What is it that helps you feel ready to tackle on a new day, even when you...

It is possible to start building resilience at any age, experts say, but you need support from friends and family. Here's how to do it. Can you build resilience? Resilience is part of human nature, but it often seems easier for some people. Why do so many of us...

Body image is becoming an increasingly well-known topic, between online campaigns about loving your body, television shows about weight loss, and celebrities being more open about their own struggles with this topic. But how widespread are body image issues? And what...

Show your teenager love and care, while looking after yourself. Whether you and your teen are getting along well or having challenges, it is important to show that you love and support them, that you can help them navigate tough times and that you are always there for...