From Mental Health First Aid By Mary Johnson on November 15, 2018 https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2018/11/you-cant-outrun-ptsd/ “So many men and women who served our country did so much more than me and were in so much more danger than I was on my four-month tour. I can’t have PTSD, I told myself, because I didn’t earn it.” Like […]
Dr. Stephen Marmer shares with us 5 ways to build resilience and a happier more productive life. We cannot control all circumstances in life, but we can control how we react to them. Sometimes bad things happen, like a serious illness, the death of a loved one, or other major life events that are difficult […]
A great article from the Mayo Clinic shows us ways we can keep our mind on a positive track and affecting our attitude, health and well-being in a positive way. Some easy things to do are to practice positive self-talk, hang out with positive people, allow yourself to have a good sense of humor, laugh […]
Below is a great article found on Everyday Health Author David Blistein shares his personal tips on how to make the day a little less painful when you’re in the midst of major depression or anxiety. By David Blistein Last Updated: 4/24/2013 You’re so depressed you can’t get out of bed. You’re so anxious you […]
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Sanford Behavioral Health promoted Mental Health Awareness in the Pennington & Roseau County Parades!
By changing negative thoughts or feelings that your mind is focusing or obsessing on and turning to something pleasant or productive has been proven to be helpful in controlling anxiety, depression and more. The following article from the Mayo Clinic provides some simple yet effective ways to help. Mindfulness exercises See how mindfulness helps you […]
Congratulations Dave Anderson (Roseau County Social Services Director) on you retirement. We wish you the best, Dave!
Take the Cure Stigma Quiz – Click Here The StigmaFree campaign is NAMI’s effort to end stigma and create hope for those affected by mental illness. Take the StigmaFree Pledge click here! StigmaFree Me The need to eliminate stigma is nothing new. Fifteen years ago, a U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health—the first and […]
There will be no meeting in July. Next meeting is August 7th. Please join us. The purpose of the LAC is to use the knowledge of a broad range of people including those who utilize services to improve local mental health services and influence state wide policy. Family members, those who provide services, and those […]