Serving Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
For the full monthly wrap-up of news from the Behavioral Health Division at DHS view the entire newsletter here. To keep up to date: Subscribe to the their newsletter Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services strives to bridge gap between people, mental health services May is Mental Health Awareness month, reminding people of the importance of caring for their mental health. […]
The mental illness label is one of the most stigmatizing. Most people with mental illness face stigma at some point from external sources, whether from friends, family members, employers or health care professionals. However, what’s even more damaging is when we internalize that stigma and start believing in the negative stereotypes that have been prescribed […]
NAMI Releases New Guide To Help Fight Coverage Denials Of Mental Health & Addiction Care NAMI.com 4/21/2021 Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and The Kennedy Forum released a new report titled “The Health Insurance Appeals Guide: A Consumer Guide for Filing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (MH/SUD) Appeals.” This resource is […]
Recovering Hope Treatment Center is hosting a FREE Mental Health Awareness event: Saturday, May 22, 2021 11am – 1pm Mora Civic Center Mental illnesses are common in the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from […]
Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical […]
Recognize, Reduce and Manage: April is Stress Awareness Month! April is National Stress Awareness Month. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers resources to help caregivers recognize, reduce, and manage stress. Each day, caregivers support the health and wellbeing of our nations’ Veterans. CSP acknowledges that this can lead to potentially stressful situations […]
We all need and want mental well-being. It is about your quality of life. Mental well-being is having the opportunity to realize your abilities, deal with day-to-day stress, have meaningful relationships and contribute to your family and community. Each small step can improve how we feel and function. Everyday tools and tips ▪BUILD RELATIONSHIPS: Join […]
Meets Every Tuesday! 7 pm – 8:00 pm CDT started April 6 Join us on ZOOM https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/592347390 About this Free Group Life After Loss is a parent’s portal to grieve, share and heal. A place for parents who lost a child or children to the complications of untreated or undertreated mental illness such as overdose […]
We often talk about the advantages of practicing self-care and how it can boost your mental health and wellbeing. With COVID-19 changing the way we do most things, it’s no surprise that how we do self-care has changed too. The pandemic has also made it especially important to check-in with yourself and your mental health. […]
By Katherine Ponte, BA, JD, MBA, CPRP Serious mental illness (SMI) and criminal justice involvement (CJI) have become synonymous for too many people in our community. We must debunk the myths about people with SMI and criminality. This starts with the fact that people with SMI are far more likely to be the victim of […]
We’re now on Instagram! Follow us @NIMHgov MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION Mental Health Information in Spanish NIMH offers basic information on mental disorders and related topics in Spanish for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. Printed materials can be ordered free of charge and are available in bulk quantities for distribution at clinics, […]
From Wellness in the Woods Celebrate You – Aging Gracefully May 20, 2021 About this Event Bringing together people who are aging gracefully to connect and learn virtually. Date And Time: Mark your Calendar! Thu, May 20, 2021 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT TO REGISTER GO TO Bob Koehler has spent years studying major […]
Tips from the Mayo Clinic: There never seems to be enough hours in a day. And in those few hours, you’re loaded with deadlines, responsibilities, errands and expectations. With stress weighing you down, daily tasks get harder and harder to handle — like a heavy backpack getting heavier as the day goes on. Fortunately, there […]
Mental Health First Aid Every year, we try to find a word to encompass the past 12 months, and there were some to be expected: coronavirus, pandemic, and lockdown. But the one we chose may be less obvious: resilience. There is no denying that 2020 was hard. But for all of its trials and tribulations, […]
Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but what is stress? How does it affect your overall health? And what can you do to manage your stress? Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Any type of challenge—such as performance at work or school, a significant life change, or a traumatic […]
Everyone experiences stress from time to time, and it is normal to experience a range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, and grief. However, long-term stress can impact your health. The added uncertainty surrounding the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is also stressful for many people. People who suffer from anxiety disorders may also be […]
Join one or more of Allina’s Change to Chill virtual Let’s Talk Wellness sessions! changetochill.org/letstalkwellness/ Free series runs Thursdays, January 14 – February 4 from 12-12:45PM (CST). Welcome to 2021….New Year, New You! Let’s put self-care as a priority this year! In this presentation series we will show you how to start caring for yourself, […]
Heartland Express has been acquired by Arrowhead Transit/AEOA. Arrowhead has a very robust Volunteer Driver program run by Colette Hanson and Martin Lepak is their Recruiter. We are excited to have this program entering into our region as volunteer drivers can drive all over (they don’t need to stay within any boundaries). Please share this […]
DEPRESSION TIPS Shower. Not a bath, a shower. Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you gotta. Moisturize everything. Use whatever lotion you like. Unscented? Dollar store […]
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 […]