Weekly Mindfulness Calendar

Here’s a great resource tool designed & sponsored by the East Central Innovation Team, 2024. Summer is a perfect time to get started with good mental health habits! Sun’s out, weather’s great, vacation time, time to chill and take care of yourself! Sunday Funday: Take a walk and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Look […]

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Wholistic Well-Being Bingo!

Here is a great tool to help Nourish Your Mind Body, and Soul! We all know that many times it’s the simple things we do that help keep our mental well-being on track. Now that it’s summer, it’s a beautiful time to get out and get active on a sunny day or do some inside […]

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Questions about Mental Health?

Wondering about mental health? In general, a person may need professional help if experiencing: “marked changes in personality, eating or sleeping patterns. An inability to cope with problems or daily activities. Feeling of disconnection or withdrawal from normal activities.” according to Mayo Clinic. Learn about common conditions, learning events, warm lines, and local resources that […]

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One step at a time.

  Large or small, accomplishing any kind of goal can sometimes feel overwhelming as we try to reach it. Remember, making progress one step at a time can make all the difference in the world. It breaks down your goal into smaller pieces that you can handle better with less chance of frustration. Even if […]

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Surround yourself with those who LIFT YOU UP!

Here are a few tips found at WebMD about how friends help and how to make new ones, too. Friends Increase your sense of belonging and purpose Boost your happiness and reduce stress Improve your self-confidence and self-worth Help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss, or the death of a […]

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Be the garden. Take care of your mental health.

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 […]

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Be the 1 to Be There

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 […]

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Cure Stigma Poster

Stigma is a social virus. A virus that spreads when we reinforce the negative attitudes that shame and isolate those with mental health conditions. Let’s all work to end stigma and create hope for those affected by mental illness. Through powerful words and actions, we can shift the social and systemic barriers for those living […]

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