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In this episode, we discuss what a healthy society looks like. Tune in while the Rosecrance therapeutic recreation coordinator Abby Nelson and the Regional Director of Rosecrance in Chicagoland Matt Quinn join WGN’s John Williams to talk about Therapeutic recreation, how the challenges we’re facing today affect us, and how we foster change, how th […]

In this episode, we discuss the process and outcome of successfully adapting to challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands. Tune in while the Supervisor of Outpatient Services for Rosecrance (McHenry County), Heather Fisher and Therapist at Rosecrance River North, Carly Novoselski join WGN’s John […]

In this episode, we’ll dive deeper into the mental health challenges that first responders are facing, including recent losses faced by our own Chicago Police Department. This conversation will include discussion about suicide, for anyone who is uncomfortable with or triggered by that topic. Tune in while the Director of Rosecrances’ Florian Program Dan DeGryse, […]

Hear how to identify burnout in yourself and others in this episode of 'on your radar'.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to help kids who are struggling, what types of coping skills work, and why resiliency is possible – and important. Tune in while T.D. Hostikka, Director of Residential Services for Rosecrance Jackson Centers, and Teisha Hoppe, Therapist at Aspen Counseling, join WGN’s John Williams to discuss where can […]

In this episode, we talk about how some kids, but not all, cope with mental illness by using drugs and alcohol, which worsens symptoms and can lead to longer-term substance use. Tune in while Joe Kreul, the Rosecrance Vice President of Child and Adolescent Services, and LaShonda Walker, Assistant Administrator of the Rosecrance Harrison Campus, […]

The past few years have been especially tough on kids: The COVID-19 pandemic caused isolation with closed in-person schooling and remote learning, actual missed milestones like in-person proms and graduations, lack of social connection, and increases in anxiety and depression. But was there already a youth mental health crisis brewing before COVID hit? In this […]

In this episode, we introduce some big-picture issues (COVID, political conflicts, climate change, global crises, mass shootings/violence, inflation, etc.) and how they affect us. Tune in while Dr. Adrienne Adams, the Medical Director of the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus and therapist at Aspen Counseling, Amber Cotter join WGN’s John Williams to talk about stress and […]

In this episode, we discuss how stress can become overwhelming when a crisis strikes close to home like it did with the Highland Park Shooting. Tune in while the Rosecrance Clinical Director of Crisis Services Jason Relle and a Mental Health Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lilliana Klay join WGN’s John Williams to discuss […]

Episode three, series seven of on your radar: Mental Health is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this episode, we acknowledge all the various issues – COVID, mass shootings, global crises (like Ukraine/Russia), political strife (November election), Inflation – and how they can really affect people. Tune […]

Episode two, series seven of on your radar: Mental Health is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this series, we differentiate between mental health and mental illness. Tune in while Rosecrance’s Chief of Clinical Excellence and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs Dr. Thomas Wright joins WGN’s […]

John Williams and Rosecrance’s Dave Gomel discuss mental health and mental illness.

Episode four, series six of on your radar: Living in Recovery is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this series we explore what life is life during recovery and how to stay on the straight and narrow. Tune in while Rosecrance’s Clinical Outreach Coordinator Maria Campobasso and […]

Episode three, series six of on your radar: Living in Recovery is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this series we explore what life is life during recovery and how to stay on the straight and narrow. Tune in while Rosecrance’s Community Relations Coordinator Tom Farley joins […]

Episode two, series six of on your radar: Living in Recovery is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this series, we explore what life is life during recovery and how to stay on the straight and narrow. Tune in while Rosecrance’s Director of Alumni Relations Colleen Fry […]

Episode one, series six of on your radar: Living in Recovery is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this series we explore what life is life during recovery and how to stay on the straight and narrow. Tune in while Rosecrance’s Unit Coordinator for Residential Services John […]

Episode four, series five of on your radar: The New Normal is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this series we explore the impact for both the past and present that the pandemic has had on adults and their everyday lives. How have things changed, and […]

This episode of 'on your radar' discusses the pandemic's impact on those 65 and older.

Episode two, series five of on your radar: The New Normal is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this series we explore the impact for both the past and present that the pandemic has had on adults and their everyday lives. How have things changed, and […]

Episode three, series four of on your radar: Frontline Workers and the Impact of COVID-19 is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance. In this series we explore how frontline workers have been affected by COVID-19, and the impact it’s had on their behavioral health as many went to […]