Mental Health for Healthy Living
Vera French Community Health Center’s Dr. Rich Whitaker was with us today to talk about their program that’s aimed at trying to reduce crimes committed by young people. For more information visit verafrenchmhc.org Watch the interview here!
Read More about LivingLocal | MSTLocal 4 This Morning hosted Rich Whitaker, CEO of the Vera French Mental Health Center in Davenport, on Thursday, Feb. 3. He spoke about seasonal affective disorder (commonly known as “winter blues”) and how to overcome it. Whitaker told us that sunlight is key to our mental health. When days are…
Read More about WHBF | Getting Over the Winter Blues
A recent study by Mental Health America shows 19% of adults deal with a mental illness. That’s equivalent to more than 47 million Americans, many of whom face concerns their mental illness could negatively impact their employment. Dr. Rich K Whitaker stopped by to share details about Vera French Community…
Read More about Living Local | Mental Health & Maintaining EmploymentExperts: Here’s how to prioritize your mental health this Christmas Watch the segment here. Holiday cheer and anticipation can take a toll on mental health for those not feeling so festive. Anxiety and depression can be directly associated with the Christmas blues among kids and adults. Additionally,…
Read More about WHBF | Prioritizing Mental Health During HolidaysManaging mental health conditions can be a daily struggle for some. But Vera French’s Dr. Rich Whitaker talked to us about their services available in the QCA for those who need it. Watch the segment here.
Read More about LivingLocal | What Mental Health Services Vera French OffersDenise Beenk, Chief Operating Officer of Vera French, joined Kirby Marcure from the Junior League of the Quad Cities to talk about women’s mental health awareness. Watch the interview here.
Read More about LivingLocal | Women’s Mental Health AwarenessYour mental health can change along with the seasons. Millions of Americans are impacted by Seasonal Affective Disorder – or S.A.D. — every year according to Medline Plus. It’s a kind of depression related to changes in seasons that a lot of people don’t know they have. Seasonal Affective Disorder…
Read More about WHBF | Here’s how to combat the winter bluesVera French’s Dr. Rich Whitaker gave us some tips on how to cope with stress during this busy time of year. Watch the interview here.
Read More about LivingLocal | Coping with holiday stressOn 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…
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