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About
Advocacy
Membership
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Events/Awards
Psychiatrists
Residents/Medical Students
Patients/Families
JOIN
About
Advocacy
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Psychiatrists
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View fullsize With Depression Awareness Month drawing to a close, it is important to continue watching out for depression and learning ways to end the stigma. Check out the expert Q&A provided by the American Psychiatric Association - https://tinyurl.com/8ps4n
View fullsize Heading to the 2025 AACAP Annual Meeting in Chicago today, Thursday, October 23rd? Join your fellow Illinois psychiatrists for the ICCAP Meet & Greet Reception in the Water Tower Room at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 5:30 pm. Don’t miss this
View fullsize IPS is honored to name @mercyhome as the President's Choice Charity of the Year. Mercy Home provides vital support and hope to at-risk youth and their families, serving as a true lifeline in our community. For more information, please visit https://w
View fullsize State Legislative Update: What You Should Know About Illinois' Medical Cannabis Program.

Illinois recently had an anniversary of sorts. The first medical cannabis dispensary was officially cleared to open in Illinois ten years ago, on August 25, 201
View fullsize The APA Advocacy Conference had great representation of Illinois psychiatrists, including many of IPS leaders.  It was a productive and educational experience for all attendees.

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View fullsize Such a wonderful evening spent with IPS members in Springfield. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success!

#networkingevent #networking #downstate #mentalhealth #IPSmembers #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth
View fullsize Learn about depression. What it is, key stats, symptoms, and how it differs from everyday sadness are shown in the images below.

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View fullsize TODAY is the day for the Downstate Psychiatry Networking Event in Springfield! 

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View fullsize Join colleagues in Chicago for AACAP’s 2025 Annual Meeting—an unforgettable week of learning, networking, and collaboration.

#AACAP25 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #Psychiatry
View fullsize IPS PAC members with IL Senators Doris Turner, Elgie Sims, and Christopher Belt.

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View fullsize Congratulations to the 2025 Carl C. Bell Memorial Award Essay Competition winners! See who won and read their essay at https://shorturl.at/2qrLB

#contest #win #award #essay #carlcbellaward #HealthEquality #antiracisim #IPS #mentalhealth #illinoishig
View fullsize Registration is open for the Downstate Psychiatry Networking Event in Springfield!  Join us for an evening of good food, drinks, and networking with your Illinois friends and colleagues! Register at https://shorturl.at/iX3Rp

#networkingevent #networ
View fullsize October is Depression Awareness Month. It is a time to educate, reduce stigma, and offer support. All month long, we’re sharing resources to help people recognize the signs and know they’re not alone.

#depression #mentalhealth #mentalhea
View fullsize Congratulations to the 2025 IPS Psychiatry Collaborator of the Year, Jennifer Thomas, MD!

#annualmeeting #annualconference #psychiatry #learning #IPS #educational #networking #awards #thankyou #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #illinoispsychiatrics
View fullsize 988 suicide crisis and lifeline has developed five steps to take to support a loved one that may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. Learn more at https://bethe1to.com/ 

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View fullsize Congratulations to the 2025 IPS Outstanding Achievement in Scholarly Activities award recipient, Olusola Ajilore, MD, PHD!

#annualmeeting #annualconference #psychiatry #learning #IPS #educational #networking #awards #thankyou #mentalhealth #mentalhe
View fullsize Congratulations to the 2025 IPS Outstanding Achievement in Advocacy Activities award recipient, Karen Pierce, MD!

#annualmeeting #annualconference #psychiatry #learning #IPS #educational #networking #awards #thankyou #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatte
View fullsize Congratulations to the 2025 IPS Excellence in Patient Care award recipient, Sudhakar Shenoy, MD!

#annualmeeting #annualconference #psychiatry #learning #IPS #educational #networking #awards #thankyou #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #illinoispsych
View fullsize Congratulations to the 2025 IPS Excellence in Innovative Care award recipient, Lisa Rosenthal, MD!

#annualmeeting #annualconference #psychiatry #learning #IPS #educational #networking #awards #thankyou #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #illinoispsy

Illinois Psychiatric Society
113 McHenry Road, Suite 239
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
Phone: (312) 224-2600
Fax: (312) 267-0983
ips@ilpsych.org