Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Look around you. Find: 5 things you can see. 4 things you can touch. 3 things you can hear. 2 things you can smell. 1 thing you can taste. This is called grounding. Grounding can be helpful in changing your thought pattern whenever you feel anxious. Grounding may help with many mental health issues to […]
Lunch and Learn Recovery is Possible Presented by: Ashley Wright, CPRS, CPS, FPRS Bert Brandt August 23, 2023 at 12 PM Join via ZOOM ID 972 6705 7213 No Registration Required Come join two Certified Peer Specialists, Bert Brandt, and Ashley Wright, as they share how they each got involved with Wellness in the Woods […]
5 simple ways for calming and refocusing when anxious or negative thoughts surge through your mind. Anxiety and anxiety disorder is the most common mental health issue affecting 40 million adults in the US. About half of adults with depression also have anxiety issues. Anxiety and anxiety disorders come in many forms and can be […]
What Have the Last 10 Years Taught Us? Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11am – 12pm Session Description: The potency of the marijuana available in the public market has increased to record high levels. With this increased potency, there comes increased risks to public health as well as public safety concerns. It’s now been 10 years […]
You’ve done enough watering. It’s time that you be the garden for once. Take care of your Mental Health. Here are some tips to help you get started with self-care:* Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood and improve your health. Eat healthy, regular meals and stay […]
Learn about the advancements made in understanding and improving outcomes for PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in women. The National Institute for Mental Health spotlights advances in PTSD & Trauma and how it changes over a women’s lifetime. A recent study also examines maternal health and how depression changes over the course of […]
Everyday is mental health day! Learn about common mental health conditions and resources for you, friends, and loved ones. You will find Crisis Help, warm lines, therapists, support groups and much more. Fast Facts from NAMI 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness […]
May 01, 2023 by Margot Harris NAMI Blog When I was 10 years old, my homeroom teacher distributed photocopied handouts about depression. I scanned the faded bullet points: Feelings of sadness and hopelessness, loss of interest in usual hobbies and activities, lack of energy, sleep disturbances, reduced appetite, difficulty concentrating, agitation, etc. The handout said […]
“At every moment, we always have a choice, even if it feels as if we don’t. Sometimes that choice may simply be to think a more positive thought.” Tina Turner Tina Turner rose up from poverty, adversity, and fought to keep herself. She survived an abusive marital relationship, attempted suicide, PTSD, and a divorce that […]
The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI) contracted with Wilder Research to conduct a post-COVID mental health needs assessment of the counties in their region, which includes the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine. This assessment was conducted via an online survey sent from county staff to mental health consumers and […]
Hope Through Early Prevention and Intervention: Share information on NIMH research efforts to identify at-risk individuals, help them improve quality of life, and prevent suicide attempts.
NAMI Minnesota Offers A Free, High-Quality Mental Health And Wellness Education Program For All People In Minnesota, Hearts+Minds NAMI Minnesota is launching a new initiative. Hearts+Minds is a free wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to manage their mental and physical health. It was developed by NAMI National, the nation’s largest grassroots mental […]
Sharing a couple of good mental health resources to have on hand. One is our local East Central Minnesota Region 7E Resource Pocket Guide. Easy to print, fold and keep at home, in your pocket, wallet or bag for reference. Also included is Minnesota NAMI’s Crisis Resource Handout with Crisis and Warm Lines and includes […]
Is it stress or anxiety? Stress • Generally is a response to an external cause, such as taking a big test or arguing with a friend. • Goes away once the situation is resolved. • Can be positive or negative. For example, it may inspire you to meet a deadline, or it may cause you […]
Holiday blues can affect anyone! 55% of all people will experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season; 75% of Gen Zers, 64% of Millennials, 50% of Gen Xers, 39% of Baby Boomers.* If you already live with a mental health condition or disorder it’s time to take extra care to tend to […]
Stroke care access improved across state Minnesota has seen a significant increase in access to stroke care, and 92% of Minnesotans now live within a 30-minute drive of a designated Stroke System Hospital. Stroke is the sixth leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability in Minnesota, and outcomes improve for […]
Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress and should not be ignored. If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently. Here are five steps you can take to #BeThe1To help someone in emotional […]
On top of academic and social stress, the uncertainty and fears the past couple of years have brought, many of us are dealing with more anxiety than before. Angst helps break this down, explaining what’s going on, and what we can do about it to help both ourselves and others. The film is not only […]