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More people in Greater Peoria and nationwide are beginning to broach the subject of mental health and the stigmas surrounding it. However, one demographic in particular continues to struggle. Not only are they struggling, but they’re rarely asking for help.
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Beth Martinez lost her younger brother, Ben Bloom, almost six years ago from suicide after years of struggling with mental health. Ben was 37 years old when he died. Here, Martinez shares about who Ben's life was and the impact his death made.
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Mental health challenges aren't just an adult problem. The issue is also profound for children and their families. That's true in the Peoria area, where pediatric hospitalizations for behavioral health reasons are higher than the state average.
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A psychotherapist with OSF HealthCare says limiting screen time and open communication are key factors in addressing rising teen suicide rates.
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Deaths by suicide in Peoria County declined last year.
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Suicide rates didn't change much in Peoria and McLean counties this year, despite a pandemic that caused hardship for many.Peoria County Coroner Jamie…
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The Partnership for a Healthy Community wants to lower the Tri-County suicide rate by 10 percent over the next three years. Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford…
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This week, we're talking with Michael Ragan, about the "22VA Verterasns Art Exhibit." The exhibit features works of art by veterans; it's intended to give…
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Jurors in a lawsuit against the city of Chicago have concluded that a police officer shot his friend in the head after a night of heavy drinking in 2010…
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Prosecutors in northern Illinois are asking a judge to reconsider a key ruling regarding the upcoming trial of the wife of a former Fox Lake Police…