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, […]
A monthly wrap-up of news from the Behavioral Health Division at DHS. Subscribe to the newsletter This issue: Medicaid behavioral health report suggests steps states, nation can take to recover from COVID-19 Red Lake videos depict role of traditional practices in achieving, maintaining sobriety Training scheduled on how to help people apply for disability benefits […]
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 […]
Brain Awareness Day Friday, March 19, starting at 10 a.m. When: Friday, March 19, 2021, starting at 10 a.m. Where: Online event – @MedicalMuseum on Facebook What: Join National Museum of Health & Medicine (NMHM) staff and partners to learn brain basics during a Facebook event that will include a series of educational videos, activities, and information […]
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 […]
Advocacy Opportunity! MENTAL HEALTH DAY AT THE CAPITOL March 11, 2021 Every year the Mental Health Legislative Network (MHLN) holds a Mental Health Day on the Hill when mental health advocates come to learn the key issues, rally in the Capitol Rotunda, and lobby their legislators. Free buses are offered from around the state. NAMI […]
*Updated: 03/04/2021 to include 02/23/2021 public meeting notes. See ink below. Arrowhead Transit will be taking over public transportation services in Chisago County on March 1st of this year. Currently, their plan is to continue all of the routes that Heartland Transportation has had in place. As time goes on they will be evaluating service needs in […]
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, […]
NAMI Suicide Prevention Class For Agricultural Communities, Feb. 17 Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than […]
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 […]
Bipolar disorder online session Click here to join the WebEx session David Bond is one of two featured speakers during a January 25, Montana State University Center for Mental Health Research and Recovery online session about bipolar disorder. He shares the screen with speaker and author, Jessie Close, who will share her own experience with […]
Mental Health Day on the Hill will take place on March 11, 2021. MENTAL HEALTH DAY AT THE CAPITOL March 11, 2021 Every year the Mental Health Legislative Network (MHLN) holds a Mental Health Day on the Hill when mental health advocates come to learn the key issues, rally in the Capitol Rotunda, and lobby […]
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 […]
“Like most individuals, I feel overwhelmed with responsibilities at work, family commitments and life in general. Do you have any tips to deal with these challenges?” Mayo Clinic Answer From Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Stress can feel overwhelming if you are not careful and mindful. Here are three tips that may be helpful. Make a […]
A special Light Up Princeton event will be held on December 21st to celebrate the Winter Solstice and to build awareness of the importance of mental health. From 5-8pm the City of Princeton, with the help of volunteers from New Life Church, is lighting up the Riebe Park trail with luminaries. Come and take a […]
Check out the YouTube links below. [Sharing the] “Keep it Moving video” series Allina Health Orthopedics did this spring/summer with the MNUFC. Our providers and team physicians partnered with players to film 4 indoor soccer exercise videos all targeted around getting kids moving when they were inside during quarantine. The first two are for a […]