Mental Health and the Holidays by Jaclyn Psenka, MA The holiday season may bring joy and time with your loved ones, but the holiday season also can trigger difficult thoughts, feelings and behavior especially if you have less plans or feel more isolated at home. Whether it be colder weather, less sunlight, or busier schedules,…
GRATITUDE and GIVING Thanksgiving is approaching and we are reminded how the art of gratitude can be healing. Taking some time to get in the mindset of gratefulness is a healthy way to stay grounded. I genuinely thank you for your ongoing support in overcoming our loss of Megan. On behalf of Mary Jo, Sophie,…
Thank you to the Daily Herald for covering Meg’s Legacy and our important work with students. This article ran on the front page and on the Daily Herald web site, extending our reach throughout suburban Chicago. News Out of grief, hope for others: Suicide prevention organizations work together to spur dialogue, reduce rates in schools…
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Lake Zurich’s Megan Butz Legacy of Hope Announces Opening of 2025 Grant Cycle Up to $250,000 Available for Illinois Organizations Providing Mental Health Services and Suicide Prevention Programs for Youth and Young Adults ILLINOIS – August 11, 2025 – Megan Butz Legacy of Hope announces the opening of its 2025 grant cycle with $250,000 in…
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call 988 or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Confidential, judgment-free support available to anyone 24/7. Suicidal thoughts, like mental health conditions, can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic background. While they may be common, they should never…
Mental health challenges are a growing concern for teens and young adults. Suicide rates among young people have also increased over the past decade. This is why Meg’s Legacy of Hope is supporting at-risk youth by granting funds to programs to guide these young people toward the needed mental health resources to empower them to…
Dr. Beth Sherman, Psy.D. With the new school year underway, it’s important to recognize seasonal trends in suicide among individuals aged 15 to 24. Unlike other age groups—which typically experience a peak in late spring or early summer and a smaller rise in the fall— 15 to 24 year olds see a distinct suicide spike…
Make a Difference and Start the Conversation September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and promote action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time. September is also the month our beautiful daughter Megan would be turning 32 years old, had she not died by suicide…