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News & Events from the East Central Adult Mental Health Initiative
Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided. An article By Mayo Clinic Staff Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or […]
“Like most individuals, I feel overwhelmed with responsibilities at work, family commitments and life in general. Do you have any tips to deal with these challenges?” Mayo Clinic Answer From Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Stress can feel overwhelming if you are not careful and mindful. Here are three tips that may be helpful. Make a […]
We are excited to announce that we are working on an new online mental health resource guide as well as an updated full-sized printable mental health resource guide for our region with completion by December 31, 2025. We still have the popular Pocket Mental Health Resource Guide available. Thanks to our community and the Innovation […]
Feeling burned out at work? Find out what you can do when your job affects your health. By Mayo Clinic Staff Job burnout is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. "Burnout" isn’t a medical […]
From Everyday Health Sure, you’re eating your vegetables and fruits and squeezing in exercise at least 20 minutes a day, but are you getting enough sleep, too? The National Sleep Foundation’s latest sleep recommendations, published March 2015 in the journal Sleep Health, may make you want to think twice about skimping on essential shut-eye. (1) […]
NIMH Expert Dr. Mary Rooney Discusses Managing ADHD in Children and Adolescents In observance of ADHD Awareness Month, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) hosted a livestream event on October 21, 2020. Mary Rooney, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and chief of the Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Interventions Research Program at NIMH, discussed signs, symptoms, treatments, and tips […]
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is hosting our annual Stand Down event virtually this year with Minnesota Military & Veteran Exchange’s E2020 gathering. All the same services within one online platform. In addition to our normal services, anyone can attend to learn about Survivor Benefits, VA Wellness, Pension, and new Education benefits. Programs […]
Resilience is what helps us thrive regardless of the curveballs life throws our way. Some of us are born more resilient than others, but everyone can get better at it. Here’s how. By Amit Sood, MD at Everyday Help We are all strong in different ways. Some of us keep a cool head in any […]
The ongoing pandemic, reports of police violence, and the upcoming election have created collective national stress and a fear of loss of control, according to experts. It’s not just you. Americans on both sides of the aisle are especially stressed out this election year. More than 60 percent of Republicans and nearly 80 percent of […]
When a suicide-related crisis occurs, friends and family are often caught off-guard, unprepared and unsure of what to do. The behaviors of a person experiencing a crisis can be unpredictable, changing dramatically without warning. How to Support Someone in a Crisis: mini guide attached below to print or share. September is Suicide Prevention month. See […]
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and rates of suicide have been rising in each of the last 15 years. Research has shown that more than one-third of people who die by suicide had a health care encounter in the week before their death, and half within a month […]
Comments or thoughts about suicide – also known as suicidal ideation – can begin small like “I wish I wasn’t here” or “nothing matters.” But over time, they can become more explicit and dangerous. Knowing the risk factors and warning signs can assist you in finding help for yourself, a loved one or a friend. […]
Research has found that 46% of people who die by suicide had a known mental health condition. Several other things may put a person at risk of suicide as well. Knowing the risk factors and warning signs can assist you in finding help for yourself, a loved one or a friend. Risk Factors for Suicide: […]
Suicide isn’t an easy topic to think about, let alone discuss — especially with someone you suspect is suicidal. But it is incredibly important that we do talk about it and get our loved ones the help they need to prevent them from reaching a point of crisis. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here’s […]
Help reduce stress and improve your overall health by adding this mind-body practice to your fall routine. Yoga for health and well-being from Medline.gov Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath, and mind. It uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health. Yoga was developed as a spiritual practice thousands […]
An anxiety attack can be terrifying, but it won’t kill you. If you want to overcome it, take a deep breath and know it will end soon. By Madeline R. Vann, MPH “Anxiety" is a general term that describes a variety of experiences, including nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry, that are common in several mental […]
Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) from NAMI Minnesota Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than one million adults have been […]
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Minnesota and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) are partnering to provide suicide prevention classes tailored to farming communities. Classes are open to everyone and start this Thursday. Can’t make it this Thursday? This class will be presented several more times in the coming weeks, and […]
Male depression is a serious medical condition, but many men try to ignore it or refuse treatment. Learn the signs and symptoms — and what to do. By Mayo Clinic Staff Do you feel irritable, isolated or withdrawn? Do you find yourself working all the time? Drinking too much? These unhealthy coping strategies may be […]
“While these adverse events, much like rough river waters, are certainly painful and difficult, they don’t have to determine the outcome of your life. There are many aspects of your life you can control, modify and grow with. That’s the role of resilience. Becoming more resilient not only helps you get through difficult circumstances, it […]