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The Problem of Loving Pets With Behavior Issues
Loving pets with behavior problems can be a heavy psychological burden. When people adopt a puppy, they assume their new furbaby is going to bring joy to their lives. Usually, this is the case—but there are exceptions. Take Sarah and Ian Coe, a married couple I...
Many People Turning to CBD & Marijuana to Treat Anxiety Stemming From Pandemic
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Recreational marijuana is one industry that has not seen a downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. People have spent over $239 million on the newly legal drug so far this year. Some experts say that legal cannabis and CBD may be people’s way of...
Cultivate New Interests, be Creative and Lower Anxiety While Stuck at Home
By Lynne Conner Feeling creative, energized, fulfilled and optimistic during these uncertain days of the COIVD-19 pandemic, may seem impossible if not for hobbies and recreational pursuits. As the community follows the stay-at-home directive, many residents have more...
Experts say increased screen time could compromise your health amid the COVID-19 pandemic
ROCKFORD (WREX) — The sound of our alarm clock is generally one we dread, but it's vitally important when it comes to keeping our body on schedule. That body schedule however, can be thrown in flux due to the radiation given off by electronic screens, according to...
WE ARE PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING!
Below is a screening tool for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) created by OSF to use BEFORE to going to any emergency room as a prescreening tool. https://www.osfhealthcare.org/covid19/ Per the CDC and Winnebago County Health Department, KP Counseling is taking safety...
High School Students Perform Works in Understanding Biases
Students at a Rockford high school put on performances designed to explore key issues, impacting communities not just in our region, but around the world. From breaking down body image to discussing mental health, Guilford High School students took to the stage,...
Wellness expert weighs in on how to maintain New Year’s resolutions long-term
ROCKFORD (WREX) — It is one week into 2020 and millions of people across the country are working to keep their new year resolutions; but many are close to giving up already. According to research conducted by the University of Scranton, 8% of people achieve their New...
More than a dozen new mental health laws go into effect in 2020
By: Hope Salman The Behavior Health Leadership Team of Rockford ask board members to put a referendum question on the March 2020 ballot. It would ask for a half cent sales tax increase to go toward mental health initiatives. Winnebago County Board Chairperson, Frank...