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Ideas to help with taking care of yourself
This month features: LAC Meeting & GAMES Drop-in Center Closed Veteran’s Day November 11th Movie Theater Outing- must sign up Limited spots available Thanksgiving Potluck! Skills Group Check out the calendar below for details. Great fun & helpful activities every week! The Drop-in Centers are for those 18 and older and want mental health support. […]
This month features: Potluck Thanksgiving themed! Participants are welcome to bring a side with one side dish made as a group. Bingo Play traditional, four corners, coverall. Winner gets to pick a prize! Mental Health Support Group FREE support groups held bi-weekly by River Counseling. These will be an open conversation format. Miscellaneous games and […]
Wellness in the Woods has created inviting and engaging zoom meetings that promote mental wellness and community for people living with mental health challenges. Each meeting is hosted by a peer specialist with similar life experiences. There is something for everyone! Click on this link to learn more about Virtual Peer Support! You will […]
FREE Mental Health Support Groups Chisago County Drop-in Center Main Street Church – 6500 Main Street – North Branch, MN 1st and 3 Wednesdays from 12:30 — 1:30 pm! Please note: The June 18th & July 2nd groups are cancelled. We hope to be back by July 16th but that is still to be determined. […]
Learning about our mental health and what we need to support our wellbeing takes time. It’s important to make mental health an ongoing priority in our lives, take care of ourselves, know when to get help, and share our own stories about mental health when possible. Prioritizing self-care and emotional wellbeing as part of your […]
Find mental health support in tough times When your mental health is off, it is important to find the help that is right for you. Where you go for help will depend on what is happening within your life. Often the best place to start is to talk with those that you already have connections […]
Nurture your mental wellbeing Self-connection, or self-care, is about finding practices that help you thrive, and it can include a range of things. It takes purposeful effort, but it can help you maintain or improve your daily mental wellbeing. It can be helpful to think of it as taking time to connect with yourself and […]
We all have mental health. Mental health is our ability to engage with our emotions, thoughts, interactions with others, and the world around us. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act every day. Just like with our physical health, we can do things that make us mentally healthier and happier. When you feel […]
Men need to know it’s okay to be men. Men need to know it’s okay to be male. Men need to know it’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to ask for help, to talk about feelings, to break down, to go to therapy, to be vulnerable, to need support, to cry. It’s okay. […]
4 things to know about Depression in Women Feeling sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. Depression is different—it is a mood disorder that can affect how a person feels, thinks, and acts. Read this fact sheet to learn about depression in women and ways to get help. 1. Depression is a […]
The Hopeful Science Behind Positive Experiences Across the Lifespan WEBINAR January 28, 9:30-11:00am Registration: free! Presented by Carla Ritz, Managing Director , Montana Institute One of the most exciting applications of the Science of the Positive is in the developing body of scientific research around positive experiences as a counterbalance to the harmful physical, mental, […]
From Mental Health First Aid on October 25, 2024 To say 2024 has been challenging is an understatement. News cycles filled with natural disasters and stories of war make it easy to feel like we can’t catch a break. On top of that, a presidential election. This election cycle feels unique: The stakes feel higher, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life is a journey, not a race. If you feel like quitting, stop, take a deep breath, maybe take a break, and get ready to go back at it. Here are some good habits to help you stay on track.* Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood […]
It can be helpful to take mini breaks throughout the day. This can help manage general stress and potentially even increase productivity. Just take a few minutes to detach from the pressures of work or school and your expectations throughout the day. Here are some tips to help you get started with self-care: ✅Eat a […]
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 […]
May 01, 2023 by Margot Harris NAMI Blog When I was 10 years old, my homeroom teacher distributed photocopied handouts about depression. I scanned the faded bullet points: Feelings of sadness and hopelessness, loss of interest in usual hobbies and activities, lack of energy, sleep disturbances, reduced appetite, difficulty concentrating, agitation, etc. The handout said […]