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News & Events from the East Central Adult Mental Health Initiative
“Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed.” Confucius Try these tips to help keep it simple and find the right balance in your life.* Value yourself: Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden your horizons. Take care […]
Spread the word! LIKE and SHARE! False beliefs about mental illness can cause significant problems. Learn what you can do about stigma and how you can help. Others’ judgments almost always stem from a lack of understanding rather than information based on facts. 1 in 4 adults will experience mental illness. Hope starts with you. Mental […]
Please ‘LIKE’ and ‘SHARE’ Is There Any Way For Schools To Prevent Shootings? from NPR ED K-12 How Learning Happens All Things Considered by Anya Kamanetz February 15, 2018 12:43 PM ET Could anyone have stopped this? That’s one of the biggest questions for schools and educators as the nation takes in the facts of […]
The signs and symptoms of a panic attack develop abruptly and usually reach their peak within 10 minutes. Most panic attacks end within 20 to 30 minutes, and they rarely last more than an hour. (source: Harvard Health: helpguide.org) What Happens? from WebMD It’s More Than Being Scared The body’s “fight or flight” response kicks […]
By Mayo Clinic Staff Teen suicide is preventable. Know the risk factors, the warning signs and the steps you can take to protect your teen. Is your teen at risk of suicide? While no teen is immune, there are factors that can make some adolescents more vulnerable than others. Understand how to tell if your […]
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. from the Mayo Clinic Healthy Lifestyle Stress management By Mayo Clinic Staff The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. The holidays present a […]
WebMD explains the extreme highs and lows of this mental health condition, and how it’s treated. What Is Bipolar Disorder? Sometimes called manic depression, bipolar disorder causes extreme shifts in mood. People who have it may spend weeks feeling like they’re on top of the world before plunging into a deep depression. The length of […]
Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you. Depression is a common but serious illness. Many people with a depressive illness never seek […]
Why is it bad to mix antidepressants and alcohol? Answers from Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. | Mayo Clinic Managing Depression It’s best to avoid combining antidepressants and alcohol. It may worsen your symptoms, and it can be dangerous. If you mix antidepressants and alcohol: You may feel more depressed or anxious. Drinking can counteract the benefits of your […]
Article from: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) By Laura Greenstein | Oct. 26, 2015 Stigma is one of the most challenging aspects of living with a mental health condition. It causes people to feel ashamed for something that is out of their control and prevents many from seeking the help they need and speaking […]
Crisis Line or Warmline? When you really need someone to talk to about mental health issues, what should you do? Whom should you call? Emergency If you need immediate assistance with a life-threatening situation, go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911. Crisis East Central Crisis Services (ECCS) – 800 523-3333 If there is a sudden change […]
Anxiety Disorders Around 40 million Americans live with an anxiety disorder, which is more than the occasional worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. For many, anxiety symptoms are temporary and end when worrisome events are over or with better […]
Please “Like” & “Share”. You, or someone you know, may be able to help a family member or friend struggling with depression get treatment and find resources. Click here to learn about Depression Learn what to say at Make it OK .org Depression: Supporting a family member or friend From the Mayo Clinic Staff www.MayoClinic.org Helping someone with […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder Sufferers Have More Than Just Winter Blues. During the darker days of winter, more people report feeling depressed and tired. For many, it’s a normal response to less sunlight, but for others, it can be a clinical form of depression called seasonal affective disorder.1 Most people experience SAD symptoms to a […]
Let’s face it. The holiday season is not always happy. For many of us there are family issues, money problems, too much to do…it can be stressful and depressing at times. Below are 10 tips from the Mayo Clinic to help us manage the holiday blues. Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression By […]
NPR: December 7, 20165:08 PM ET LIZ SZABO FROM The 21st Century Cures Act that gained congressional approval on Wednesday has been championed as a way to speed up drug development, but it’s also the most significant piece of mental health legislation since the 2008 law requiring equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health. […]