Adapting During Times of COVID: How to deal with the loss of your old life
Listen to Kara’s story and Dr. Meghan Chapman’s expert insight on how to adapt to this new way of life. This pandemic has [Read More]
Finding Your Inner Warrior During this Pandemic
This pandemic has tested and affected us mentally, emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually. Find your INNER WARRIOR by confronting life's challenges, and grow [Read More]
COVID-19 Support Information
Dear Friend, Our world is continuing to evolve each day. Our lives have all been impacted in dramatic ways not just by the [Read More]
Wrestling Depression
In a state of terror Jacob the dreamer also had his fears. After all, he did steal his brother’s blessing and then flee. Remember [Read More]
4 Things Depression Symptom Checklists Don’t Tell You
Article originally written by Nicholas Padiak and appeared in the Chicago Tribune . Let's just get this out of the way up top: I have depression. [Read More]
#GivingTuesday
This year, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Rebecca's Dream is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations [Read More]
Brighter Days – The Lincoln Squares
I was inspired to make a music video to Michael Mahler & Alan Schmuckler's beautiful song 'Brighter Days.' Immediately I knew I wanted to make [Read More]
Rebecca’s Dream Recommends ‘Next to Normal’ at Theater Wit
BoHo Theatre presents one of Broadway's biggest and most compelling hits in recent years, Next to Normal, which nabbed three Tonys and a Pulitzer for its [Read More]
Rebecca’s Dream’s Been Busy
Rebecca's Dream continues to bring awareness and understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases to individuals and families through media, theater, events, and [Read More]
Rebecca’s Dream Honored with Donation from 100 Men Who Care
Rebecca’s Dream’s Board Members, Stan Slovin and Beth Goshen, are proud recipients of a generous donation from 100 Men Who Care. Pictured in the photo [Read More]
Rebecca’s Dream Recognized for Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Brett Cutler, Vice President of Rebecca's Dream accepting a Proclamation from Mayor Nancy R. Rotering, Mayor of Highland Park. Click here to read the [Read More]
Teens & Transitions Event in Highland Park
Free Program for Parents Offers Expert Information on helping Teens Manage Transition to High School Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m., at the Highland Park High [Read More]
Highland Park High School Health Fair
On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Rebecca’s Dream presented a program for over 90 students at Highland Park High School on how our thoughts drive our [Read More]
Rebecca’s Dream Wellness Card
Self-care and a healthy lifestyle are important components to strong mental health. Rebecca’s Dream has teamed up with Highland Park businesses that promote a healthy [Read More]
Mental Health Month May 2016
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., — Rebecca’s Dream celebrates May’s Mental Health Awareness month through public education, advocacy campaign, and a wellness card offering free and discounted [Read More]
Video – 10th Annual Benefit
Rebecca's Dream 10th Annual Gala. Rebecca’s Dream, a 501 (c) 3 foundation, promotes awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases. The [Read More]
Chicago Tribune: 10th Annual Benefit Photo
Evan Primer, from left, Sam Goshen, Joey Goshen, Justin Illes and Luke Sclamberg, all of Highland ParkKarie Angell Luc / Pioneer Press Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune: 10th Annual Benefit Photo
Stan Slovin of Northbrook, volunteer event chairman, from left, Dr. Michelle Epstein (who practices in Deerfield) and her husband Doug CarafiolKarie Angell Luc / Pioneer [Read More]
Chicago Reader Review for ‘Tell Me What You Remember’
Tell Me What You Remember When: 11/12-11/22: Thu-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 3 PM Price: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $15 students and seniors [Read More]
“Tell Me What You Remember” Co-Produced by Rebecca’s Dream
Co-Produced by Rebecca's Dream, Tell Me What You Remember tells the true story of one family’s life-altering battle with depression, using their distinct journey to illustrate [Read More]
Video: You And Me This Morning (WCIU)
In honor of their daughter who dealt with depression and mental illness, Rebecca Cutler’s parents talked with Melissa Forman and Jeanne Sparrow about the signs and [Read More]
Video: Rebecca’s Dream 10th Anniversary
Rebecca’s Dream, a 501 (c) 3 foundation, promotes awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases. The foundation advocates against mental health [Read More]
Rebecca’s Dream “Celebrate the Dream” at its 10th Annual Benefit and Silent Auction
CHICAGO, IL — November 1, 2015 — Saturday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m., Rebecca’s Dream will host its 10th Annual Benefit and Silent Auction, “Celebrate [Read More]
WGN: Teens and mental illness: Symptoms, triggers and treatment options
WGN television featured Rebecca's Dream on a segment dedicated to teens and mental illness. Click here to watch the video. Source: WGN
Rebecca’s Dream Celebrates 10 Years of Fighting Stigma of Mental Illness
CHICAGO, IL — October 20, 2015 — A decade ago, Gail and Norm Cutler set out to turn the tragedy of their daughter's death [Read More]
“I’m Here…”
One out of ten people live with a mood disorder, which makes it likely that you or someone you know has to manage the [Read More]
Rebecca’s Dream Co-Produced “Tell Me What You Remember” Returns to the Stage
Tell Me What You Remember uses one family's distinct journey to illustrate the universal truth of how deeply depression can impact both those who experience [Read More]
Tell Me What You Remember
Rebecca’s Dream and Erasing the Distance will re-mount the theatrical production TELL ME WHAT YOU REMEMBER, a true story of one family’s life-altering battle with [Read More]
Teens & Transitions Event
There's a sense of excitement in the air as our 8th grade students prepare to leave middle school and transition to high school. It's a [Read More]
Join the Conversation to End the Stigma
Imagine yourself wheezing, coughing and sneezing as the pollen count rises this spring. Would you ask your friends or family to recommend a doctor who [Read More]
100 Conversations about Mental Health #OnTheTable 2015 #EndStigma
The Kennedy Forum Illinois is working to end the stigma against mental health and substance use disorders. We are bringing people together to tackle and [Read More]
Facebook rolls out new tools to help prevent suicides
With over a billion users, Facebook plays an important role in keeping people connected. It serves as a place to share good news, but also [Read More]
Oscar-Winning Writer Graham Moore Tells of Suicide Attempt
Graham Moore brought the Academy Awards audience to its feet in a standing ovation when the Oscar winner for best adapted screenplay revealed during an [Read More]
The Reviews are In for “Tell Me What You Remember”
Highly Recommended **** Over the years, theater audiences have gathered to watch stories of dysfunctional families and their members. We have seen what drugs can [Read More]
WGN Audio: Rebecca’s Dream Foundation: Changing the Face of Depression
The founders of the Rebecca’s Dream Foundation, Norm and Gail Cutler joined the Steve Cochran Show.
The Middle Years
On October 27, 2014 Gail Cutler spoke to Edgewood Middle School parents about the challenges of guiding children through the middle school years, offering information [Read More]
Founders of ‘Rebecca’s Dream’ promote depression and bipolar disorder awareness
Click here to watch the video of Gail and Norm on WGN TV.
Suicide prevention events seek to raise awareness
Throughout Lake County and the North Shore, events have been scheduled to draw attention to the causes of and possible ways to prevent suicide. The [Read More]
Highland Park Library hosts ‘Teens and Transitions’ symposium
Is your child just moody, or is he or she suffering from depression, bipolar disorder or another mental illness? How can parents best prepare [Read More]
Power of One
Gail Cutler spoke at a four session program for 7th and 8th grade students, parents and grandparents. Each session was well attended with many questions about depression [Read More]
The Shed: A Musician’s Club Announces ShedFest 2013 Benefitting Rebecca’s Dream
HIGHLAND PARK, IL (JULY 19+20, 2013) – The Shed, the North Shore’s private musician’s club, is proud to announce the second annual ShedFest, July 19+20, [Read More]