As the days get colder and nighttime starts earlier, millions of people feel almost as if their energy gets sapped during this time of year.

Winnebago County alone has one of the highest suicide rates in the state of Illinois.

In our latest series, learn about POST-EVENT SADNESS, the personality-type most vulnerable, and three ways to overcome it.

Questioning one’s gender is a hard and emotional process.

DE-TRANSITIONING MYTHBUSTING: Studies show transitioning back to original gender not due to regret

Gender transition is more than just surgery, it can be a lifelong journey.

Transgender athletes face a lot of criticism for competing, but Jay Swanson believes there is no credibilty behind those claims.

Social media can be a wealth of knowledge if you know where to look. Transgender education is hard to find. Jay found several influencers...

For our next Celebrating Pride series, we focus on the "T" in LGBTQIA+. In a joint effort to raise awareness, Jay tells us his story.

CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: How to be an ally

CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: “There’s no rule book” when it comes to questioning your sexuality

CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll on coming out sooner, “I would’ve lived my life on a happier note”

CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll & her brother find out about each other

LGBTQIA+ youth have more resources available now compared to years ago

A big advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community is our own therapist, Meryll Cornejo.

PTSD is a lifelong battle. Entering into therapy is just the first step in retaking control.

A blowup between a PTSD victim and their support person can strain the relationship. Here’s how to rebuild that trust.

Support people can help mitigate triggers by having a plan ahead of time.

Victim blaming is unfair because, “In that moment, you don’t even know how you’d react.”

To be an effective support person, don’t force PTSD victims to talk before they’re ready.