Indoor gardening boosts mood by reducing stress, anxiety, and fatigue while improving focus, thanks to mindfulness, a sense of accomplishment, better air quality, and even beneficial soil bacteria that release serotonin, making simple acts like watering and pruning a natural mood lifter. Connecting with nature through plants grounds you in the present, fostering calm and well-being, […]
Thank you to everyone who used their voice to help protect mental health care. NAMI Posted on January 15, 2026 Arlington, VA – After significant pushback by NAMI and a united mental health and substance use community, multiple sources confirmed late last night that the Administration will reverse unprecedented cuts made less than 24 hours earlier. The cuts, […]
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What is seasonal affective disorder? Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people feel “down” or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and feel better in the […]
The holiday season can be a whirlwind of shopping, parties and family gatherings, leaving many feeling less than wonderful during what should be the most joyful time of the year. These tips from an Allina Health article will help you: Learn to enjoy the holidays without the stress of perfection. Adapting to changes and letting […]
Our Podcast Has Officially Launched! We’re excited to share that the first two episodes of the Wellness in the Woods Podcast are now live! Episode 1: Pilot — Welcome to the Wellness in the Woods Podcast An introduction to who we are, why we’re here, and what you can expect from future conversations. Episode 2: […]
New research reveals systematic failures across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI in recognizing mental health conditions affecting 20% of young people Common Sense Media Thursday, November 20, 2025 Common Sense Media today released a comprehensive risk assessment finding that AI chatbots are fundamentally unsafe for teen mental health support. The research, conducted alongside Stanford […]
Sharing: Suicide Prevention Insights to Action Increasing capacity to use suicide prevention data in Minnesota Suicide Prevention Insights to Action is a quarterly publication developed by the Minnesota Department of Health Suicide Prevention Data Action Team. The goal is to improve individual, organization, and community capacity to use suicide-related data to identify high-risk groups, set […]
Can an hour’s time change disrupt our body, sleep, and mental health? While turning your clocks back in November is not as disruptive as spring forward when DST begins “That one-hour change may not seem like much, but it can wreak havoc on people’s mental and physical well-being in the short term,” says Dr. Charles […]
VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP When: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM starting September 2, 2025 Where: Virtual on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/4392751585?omn=92615445411 Adults who have lost loved ones are invited to gather weekly to share tears, hope, and compassion in a safe and supportive space. This is a free, drop in peer support group – open […]