Mental Health for Healthy Living
On episode 5 of Magnifying Pathways, panelist talk mental health and ways to seek help. Watch the video here. Panelist: · Marci Zogg, Vice President of Community Impact at United Way Quad Cities · Angela Gallagher, Executive Director of NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley · Richard Whitaker, CEO of…
Read More about KWQC | Magnifying Pathways Ep. 5: Mental HealthAn incident at a Quad-City elementary school has brought a potential threat into focus. Parents from Bridgeview Elementary School in LeClaire said their son and three of his classmates were threatened by another student last Wednesday, and they believe the school didn’t respond to the threat to the…
Read More about Local 4 News | Bullying in SchoolsToday we talked with Vera French’s Dr. Rich Whitaker about how the colder months impact our mental health and what resources are available to those who are struggling. Watch the video here!
Read More about LivingLocal | Focusing on Mental Health in Colder MonthsFor decades, Vera French Community Mental Health Center has offered advanced mental health services to the Quad Cities for decades. CEO Dr. Rich Whitaker stopped by today to invite us to celebrate one of the group’s major milestones. For more information visit www.verafrenchmhc.org. Watch the full…
Read More about LivingLocal | Vera French AnniversaryEach year, millions of people think about attempting suicide and experts believe those numbers will be higher when new data is released. Here with us to tackle this difficult subject is Vera French CEO Dr. Rich Whitaker. Watch the video here!
Read More about LivingLocal | Suicide Warning SignsWe’re coming up to the end of summer and families are starting to plan for back to school. It’s an exciting time for most kids– but for others– it’s a time filled with dread and anxiety. Watch the interview here.
Read More about Living Local | Supporting Students with Back-to-School AnxietyBack to school time can be exciting for students as they reunite with friends and start a new grade, but for kids who struggle with anxiety, depression, or change, it can be a stressful time. TV6 spoke with mental health professionals on how parents can help their kids deal with back-to-school anxiety.…
Read More about KWQC | Back-to-School AnxietyAfter the year we’ve had, there’s an even greater need for mental health services– for people of all ages. Especially as we try to navigate toward normal again. Vera French has many therapies to help people manage. Watch the video here!
Read More about LivingLocal | Mental Health HelpTreatment of mental illness over history has been trial and error and, today, doctors still search for answers. This four episode series is available on the IPTV website.
Read More about IPTV | Mysteries of Mental IllnessWhen it comes to a crisis situation, a growing national debate says police shouldn’t always be the first ones called. Read the article here.
Read More about WQAD | Reexamining policing and mental health in the Quad CitiesSite designed by Twin State Technical Services.