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“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

My Mental Health: Do I Need Help? Do you need help with your mental health? If you don’t know where to start, this infographic may help guide you. https://go.usa.gov/xGfxz #shareNIMH  Click on this link for Mental Health Resources in East Central Minnesota Click on this link for Crisis Help in East Central Minnesota

Your mental health matters. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Good mental health helps you cope with stress and can improve your quality of life. Get tips and resources from NIMH to help take care of your mental health. https://go.usa.gov/xH5QU #shareNIMH Click on this link for Mental Health Resources in East Central Minnesota Click […]

988 in Minnesota What you Need to Know On July 16, 2022, the U.S. will transition to using the 988-dialing code to reach suicide and crisis support, replacing the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline). The 988 dialing code is the first step toward strengthening and transforming crisis care in this country. It serves […]

Women need other women in their lives who think they are a big deal. No competition, no back-handed comments, no jealousy, no hate, just ”I love you, I support you, and there is no one on earth like you” kinda energy. 💕

Fighting for Accessible Mental Health Services For many of the nearly one in five Americans living with mental illness, getting treatment isn’t as simple as just asking for help. In fact, nearly half of those in need go without mental health services. In order to close this treatment gap, we are introducing the Securing Facilities […]

Upcoming events from Make It Okay If you’re interested in learning more about mental illness stigma, how you can help to reduce it, discover what to say and what not to say and how to find resources for care and support, please join Make It Okay for one of their free upcoming virtual presentations or […]