Cook County Public Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families and to prevent child abuse and neglect. Working together as a community helps our children and families to be safe and strong. Promoting social and emotional well-being Research tells us that “protective factors”... READ MORE >
Thirty-three percent of Minnesota women and twenty-five percent of Minnesota men experience intimate partner physical violence (IPV), intimate partner rape and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes. Along with physical and sexual violence, people often experience emotional abuse, financial abuse and live in an environment of control where they are isolated from friends and relatives. One in five homicide victims... READ MORE >
Parents, caregivers, and those that work with children have all experienced the wonder, joy and at times challenges of connecting with children. We all enter the world with the need to connect, learn and make sense of the world around us with all that we have been given. A good definition of children’s mental health is: – Reaching emotional and... READ MORE >
Parents, caregivers, and those that work with children have all experienced the wonder, joy and at times challenges of connecting with children. It is all part of being human! We all enter the world with the need to connect, learn and make sense of the world around us with all that we have been given. A good definition of children’s... READ MORE >
Many of us are feeling the emotional toll of the uncertainty, worry and dramatic changes to our habits and our lives during the pandemic. “COVID fatigue” is the overall sense of exhaustion based on the combination of challenges people are facing. It is exhausting to be in a constant state of alert and uncertainty, and people who are feeling defeated... READ MORE >
Our world has been upended. Although everyone is experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways, we are all being bombarded with constant reminders and guidance on how to protect our physical health. This is all good and necessary; yet, taking in all this information, along with the immense changes that we are experiencing – from job loss... READ MORE >
Cook County Public Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to promote the social and emotional well being of children and families and to prevent child abuse and neglect. Promoting social and emotional well being Research tells us that “protective factors” are important to healthy human development and contribute greatly to family and child... READ MORE >
The stress of less sunlight and holiday pressures of traveling, spending more money and connecting with family and friends is something that many of us can relate to at this time of the year. This extra pressure can weigh on us emotionally. Add in less sleep, more alcohol and more sugar, and it is easy to see how a person... READ MORE >
