Digital Burnout Is Real: How Constant Connection Is Affecting Your Mental Health

Have you ever picked up your phone to check one notification, only to realize you’ve spent the last 45 minutes scrolling? You’re not alone. Between work emails, text messages, social media, news alerts, and endless notifications, many people feel like they’re “always on.” While technology has made life more convenient, it has also created a […]

Illinois Leads the Nation with Universal Mental Health Screenings: What Parents Need to Know

Illinois Leads the Nation with Universal Mental Health Screenings: What Parents Need to Know The landscape of youth mental health is changing in Illinois. On July 31, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed a landmark bill making our state the first in the nation to mandate annual mental‑health screenings for students in grades 3–12. Starting in the 2027‑28 school […]