Because millions of people in the U.S. live with a mental health condition, you likely encounter people with a mental illness in your family or in your daily life. However, if you are unsure of how best to approach someone who may be struggling, these tips may help. Suggestions on how you may approach someone […]

Tips for boosting your mood, energy levels, and outlook when the temperatures may drop and sunlight is scarcer. Madeline R. Vann Dark mornings, darker evenings, and chilly gray days in between mean winter is here — and with the coldest season come the winter blues. There’s no clinical diagnosis for the “winter blues,” but experts […]

6 Depression Symptoms you should not ignore. Major depression isn’t always so easy to spot in yourself or someone you love. Use these clues to determine when treatment is needed. By Elizabeth Shimer Bowers on Everyday Health Everyone feels a little down in the dumps now and then. But sadness and withdrawal can become crippling, […]

Are you extremely afraid of being judged by others? Are you very self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you avoid meeting new people? If you have been feeling this way for at least six months and these feelings make it hard for you to do everyday tasks—such as talking to people at work or school—you […]

BY LESLIE BECKER-PHELPS, PHDPsychologistDECEMBER 12, 2018 Feel the stress of the holidays yet? If not, consider yourself lucky… and prepare for the tension yet to come. While you might look forward to the obligatory family or friend gatherings ahead, you most likely also have some misgivings – most people do. Respecting your feelings (positive and […]

Love the destinations but not the process of getting there? Don’t give up the travel; learn to meet your anxiety head on. Any day waiting to board a plane, for me, starts with sweaty palms and a tight grip on my belongings. By Alicia Raeburn Anxiety is no stranger to travelers. Unusual scenery and food, […]

The loss of a loved one can impact survivors’ mental and physical health. By Dr. Sanjay Gupta “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear,” wrote author C.S. Lewis, reflecting on his wife’s death. Like fear, grief is a common human response with psychological and physical implications. Losing a loved one is […]

Some helpful tips for getting through this hectic time of year. By Vanessa Paredes Nov 13, 2019 Statistics show that over 17 million adults experience depression, and more than 40 million battle anxiety disorder in the United States. For those dealing with either, or both—know that you are not alone. Many times, people suffering from […]

False beliefs about mental illness can cause significant problems. Learn what you can do about stigma. By Mayo Clinic Staff Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that’s thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and […]

by Therese Borchard Stuck thoughts. Painful ruminations. Unrelenting obsessions. They are the curse of depression — among the most excruciating symptoms, in my opinion. “When a child gets lost, he may feel sheer terror,” explains Byron Katie in her bestseller Loving What Is. “It can be just as frightening when you’re lost inside the mind’s […]

Hope for Recovery Workshop from NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 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 strategy for improving communication: Listen, […]

Everyone is invited! Learn about this important topic. In partnership with Welia Health, SHIP and Partners in Healthy Living, SACK invites you to learn more and engage in conversations about the e-cigarette and vaping epidemic affecting our youth. First in a series of 3 short meetings at Welia Health Mora The Epidemic is Local: A […]

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 […]