Press Releases

CHICAGO – September 2024 – The Family Institute at Northwestern University is moving to a newly renovated office space at 444 N. Michigan Avenue. After more than 20 years operating across from Millennium Park, the new location will allow for a more streamlined and cohesive client and employee experience. On Tuesday, October 15 at 2p.m. The Family Institute will host a ribbon cutting and open house to commemorate this milestone.   

CHICAGO-April 2024- For over 50 years The Family Institute at Northwestern University has been training the next generation of therapists working to grow the field of behavioral health care providers.  Currently, one out of every eight people are living with a mental health disorder with many unable to receive the care they need due to the shortage of mental health providers.

CHICAGO - December 2023 - Nearly 50% of Americans will set new years’ resolutions and goals to improve some aspect of their lives, and many are learning how something as simple as practicing mindfulness mediation can improve clarity, sleep cycles, chronic pain and reduce depression, stress, and anxiety-related symptoms.  Recent studies have

CHICAGO –December 2023– The Family Institute at Northwestern University’s Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic offers no cost therapy for individuals seeking support through any one of life’s challenges. The Family Institute offers a safe and supportive environment where individuals from all walks of life can receive the care they need.  

CHICAGO – September 2023 – The Family Institute at Northwestern University joins the global initiative to commemorate World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2023, and the theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is “mental health is a universal human right.”  

CHICAGO – April 2023- This May, The Family Institute at Northwestern University will once again join the national movement to honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Expert advice, added resources and community events will be available throughout the month as the organization brings awareness about the importance of taking care of one’s mental and whole health.  

CHICAGO - March 2023 – The Family Institute at Northwestern University presents the inaugural Gratitude Gala occurring on May 10, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., at the Ivy Room at Tree Studios in Chicago, IL. This fundraising event will feature remarks from honored mental health advocates, a silent auction, a raffle, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and much more. 

CHICAGO- January 2023 –As we embark on a new year many people often look for new ways to define or redefine purpose and intention in their lives. Mindfulness meditation has long been a way to reduce stress and improve well-being and The Family Institute at Northwestern University has experts available to discuss how to incorporate simple techniques to reconnect to the mind and body.