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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 […]

By changing negative thoughts or feelings that your mind is focusing or obsessing on and turning to something pleasant or productive has been proven to be helpful in controlling anxiety, depression and more. The following article from the Mayo Clinic provides some simple yet effective ways to help. Mindfulness exercises See how mindfulness helps you […]

A great article from the Mayo Clinic shows us ways we can keep our mind on a positive track and affecting our attitude, health and well-being in a positive way. Some easy things to do are to practice positive self talk, hang out with positive people, allow yourself to have a good sense of humor, […]

Dr. Stephen Marmer shares with us 5 ways to build resilience and a happier more productive life. We cannot control all circumstances in life, but we can control how we react to them. Sometimes bad things happen, like a serious illness, the death of a loved one, or other major life events that are difficult […]

From Mental Health First Aid By Mary Johnson on November 15, 2018 https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2018/11/you-cant-outrun-ptsd/ “So many men and women who served our country did so much more than me and were in so much more danger than I was on my four-month tour. I can’t have PTSD, I told myself, because I didn’t earn it.” Like […]

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you out-think negative patterns that may be keeping you from depression recovery — and from enjoying life. An article from Every Day Health By Jennifer Anderson Reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH Negative thinking can slow depression recovery, and the reason is obvious: If you think negative thoughts, you’re […]

Mental Illness Awareness Week Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Despite mental illnesses’ reach and prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding are also, unfortunately, widespread. That is why each year, during the first week of October, NAMI and […]

This class from NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) may help. Learn about mental illnesses, the brain, treatment and resources to help a loved on living with a mental illness. Attendees will also build communication skills, reduce stress, find support and discover the common Stages of Emotional Responses when supporting someone with Mental Illness. […]

Please LIKE & SHARE this great article on teen depression from the Mayo Clinic. Getting back to school, dealing with peer pressure, performance expectations, time restraints, and the ups and downs of growing up can be especially difficult for some teens. Learning how to spot some of the signs of depression could be valuable in […]

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 […]