You can #BeTheDifference for someone living with anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults each year. Yet only 36.9 percent of people living with anxiety disorders receive treatment. The good news? In addition to seeking professional treatment, there are self-care tools you can […]

Hope for Recovery Workshop from NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) November 9, 2019 Isle, MN November 23, 2019 Cambridge, MN Obtain information about mental illnesses, treatments, crisis management, suicide prevention, the mental health system and local resources along with practical strategies for helping a loved one or friend. This includes learning the LEAP […]

Meditation can wipe away the day’s stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most. By Mayo Clinic Staff If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace. […]

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 Dine & Discover FREE FOOD, EDUCATION AND CONVERSATION Hosted by the Chisago Age Well Coalition Presenter Selena Stevens of Therapeutic Services Agency, Pine City, will offer helpful approaches for recognizing and dealing with the increased stress, anxiety and isolation that can lead to the holiday blues. Registration Requested by Nov. 6 […]

Contrary to popular belief, going through trauma is common. In fact, records show that around 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. From this large portion of people, there is a small part who will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Like other mental illnesses, PTSD can […]

Mental Health First Aid USA By Erica Hoffman on May 30, 2017 It’s tough working in the service industry. Uncompromising employers, workplace harassment and poor communication all too often affect worker’s sense of well-being, especially those living with mental health problems. What’s it like to feel the need to disguise a mental health issue while […]

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide contact the East Central Minnesota Crisis Help Line at 800 523-3333 or text MN to 741741. Nationally, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (En Español: 1-888-628-9454; Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889) or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. from […]

Suicide Prevention Awareness from NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness How To Ask Someone About Suicide By Sally Spencer-Thomas | Sep. 06, 2019 I remember the first time I asked a client if they were having thoughts of suicide. I was scared. It felt intrusive. And somewhere in the back of my mind, I […]

With 1 in 5 adults in the United States living with a mental illness, and half of all chronic mental illnesses beginning by age 14, it’s important we offer support and guidance in place of judgement and negativity.* If you or a loved one are living with a mental illness, take a look at five […]

College depression is a common problem. Understand why the transition to college makes young adults vulnerable to depression — and what you can do about it. By Mayo Clinic Staff The emotional transition to college can be challenging for young adults. More college students are struggling with depression than in the past. Learn how to […]

Do you constantly have disturbing uncontrollable thoughts? Do you feel the urge to repeat the same behaviors or rituals over and over? Are these thoughts and behaviors making it hard for you to do things you enjoy? If so, you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The good news is that, with treatment, you can overcome […]

Mental Health First Aid Training! Open to everyone. Please share the information about this FREE training with anyone you think may be interested. Why should you or someone you know take the Mental Health First Aid training? Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and […]

With postpartum depression, feelings of sadness and anxiety can be extreme and might interfere with a woman’s ability to care for herself or her family. What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth. Mothers with postpartum depression experience feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that may […]

Following is a great article from CBS radio. “Every adverse event in each of our lives has the potential to make us stronger or beat us down. We all deal with adversity differently, some with a positive attitude, some with a more dim outlook.” (NEW YORK) — Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 10:06AM by CJC(NEW […]

Resilience means being able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience. A great article from the Mayo Clinic. By Mayo Clinic Staff When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? When you have resilience, you harness inner strength […]

Below is a great article found on Everyday Health Author David Blistein shares his personal tips on how to make the day a little less painful when you’re in the midst of major depression or anxiety. By David Blistein Last Updated: 4/24/2013 You’re so depressed you can’t get out of bed. You’re so anxious you […]

Need to Talk? Are you struggling with feeling alone, sad, stressed, or worried and feel like you have no one to turn to? CALL US! Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: 833-600-2670 Farm & Rural Helpline Answers the Call for Mental Health Minnesota Department of Agriculture Free, Confidential Service Now Available in Minnesota A new Farm […]

From the American Counseling Association Blog. To read the article on their site, click on this link. Everyone feels sad at times. Numerous things in life can leave us feeling blue. For most of us, this is usually a passing emotion that diminishes with time but for some people this sadness can be severe, long-lasting […]

UPDATE** The North Branch meeting about Transportation needs in our area that was cancelled due to weather has been re-scheduled for March 14, 2019 | 4:pm to 5:30pm. Please join in! Offer your ideas! The meetings are being held to discuss transportation services in our 5 county region. Transportation is one of the priorities we […]