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Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders with Deepali Gershan, MD
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What is Harm Reduction? A Guide to Safer Strategies for Sustainable Substance Use Treatment
What is Harm Reduction? Harm reduction is both a set of practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences of substance...
Am I Neurodivergent? Recognizing the Signs and What to Do Next
In recent decades, research and reporting on ADHD and Autism have increased in mainstream media, educational settings, and medical literature....
Compass Health Center Expands to Wisconsin with Statewide Virtual Mental Health Programs—Aims to Prevent ER Visits and Improve Access
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—April 28, 2025—As emergency departments across Wisconsin report rising mental health visits and long delays for care, Compass Health...
Why Integrated Treatment Matters for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use
When someone is struggling with both mental health and substance use, treating just one part of the problem often isn’t...
Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Q&A with Compass Psychiatrist & Medical Director, Deepali Gershan, MD
When mental health and substance use challenges show up at the same time, it can be hard to know where...
Compass Health Center Launches Enhanced Team-Based Program for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use
Expanded care model provides specialized, data-driven treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders CHICAGO, IL—April 23, 2025—Compass Health Center today announced...
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Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk: Takeaways from Ethan Kross’s Talk on Emotion Regulation
In Conversation with FAN and Compass Health Center’s Dr. David Schreiber On May 6, 2025, Compass Health Center partnered with...
[In The Media] Re-programming Screen Time: Chicago Counselors Help Families Find Balance | WGN9’s Medical Watch
Navigating screen use and social media for youth and families can feel overwhelming. A top priority for parents is safety,...
6 Tips to Help Children Navigate Social Media from a Psychiatrist: Insights from Compass Health Center’s Dr. Claudia Welke on NBC Chicago
Navigating screen use and social media for youth can feel overwhelming. A top priority for parents is safety, but the...
Navigating LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: Compassionate Resources
In recent years, you’ve likely noticed a rise in discussions about mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community, thanks to increased...
Teen Mental Health Facts and Statistics 2024
Adolescence is one of the most formative periods of our lives. These years are a time of rapid change, growth,...
Mental Health, Chronic Pain And Illness: Everyone’s Treatment Journey Looks and Feels Different
Everyone’s mental and physical health journey looks and feels different. When dealing with pain and illness, it’s essential to consider...
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Listen Now: Compass Health Center’s Dr. Marissa Leslie featured on 97.9’s Maryland Perspectives Radio
Hosted by Amelia Ryerse, Maryland Perspectives, on 97.9 FM Baltimore, features organizations across Maryland that make a difference in resident’s...
Spotlight on Mental Health in the Black Community
As we celebrate Black History Month beyond February, let’s amplify Black voices, share stories, and foster supportive environments that destigmatize...
How Kindness Can Help Boost Your Self-Esteem
‘Boosting Self-Esteem’ Spotify playlist: Curated by Compass Health Center Clinicians We all want to feel good about ourselves, but sometimes...
What to Listen to, Read, and Watch this Winter | Family Action Network’s Executive Director, Lonnie Stonitsch, Shares her Picks with the Compass Community
We asked one of our longstanding community partners, Family Action Network’s executive director, Lonnie Stonitsch, to share her recommendations for what to listen to,...
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Finding Joy This Winter: Simple Ways to Lift Your Spirits
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it’s easy to feel the weight of winter settle in. Stressors at...
[In The Media] Compass Health Center Announces Expedited Admissions Process for ERs and IPUs to Accelerate Speed to Care
In response to increases in mental health crises leading to emergency room visits, Compass Health Center designs process to fast-track...
Supporting Clients in Crisis through the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
One person’s stressor is another person’s crisis. While we cannot always anticipate if, and or when, a crisis will happen,...
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What is Harm Reduction? A Guide to Safer Strategies for Sustainable Substance Use Treatment
What is Harm Reduction? Harm reduction is both a set of practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences of substance...
Am I Neurodivergent? Recognizing the Signs and What to Do Next
In recent decades, research and reporting on ADHD and Autism have increased in mainstream media, educational settings, and medical literature....
Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk: Takeaways from Ethan Kross’s Talk on Emotion Regulation
In Conversation with FAN and Compass Health Center’s Dr. David Schreiber On May 6, 2025, Compass Health Center partnered with...
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How Rumination Affects Your Mental Health
Have you ever found yourself stuck in an endless loop of overthinking, worrying, and replaying out scenarios in your head?...
Gender Identity & SO-OCD
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (SO-OCD) are specific subtypes of OCD that center around compulsive doubt and ego-dystonic...
Recognizing, Treating, and Supporting Children with OCD
Learn how to recognize signs of OCD in children, explore evidence-based treatments, and discover effective ways parents can support their...
