While breast cancer is a physical illness, it is one with significant mental health impact too. People with a breast cancer diagnosis during and after treatment may experience a wide range of feelings, such as anxiety, depression, sadness, anger, fear, and frustration. These feelings may be normal reactions to distressing life events and most of […]
Native American Curriculum for Behavioral Health and Prevention Programs in Minnesota This curriculum focuses primarily on Dakota and Ojibwe groups with mental health and substance abuse issues located in Minnesota, it has the potential to be adapted for a broader application. Curriculum topics: Cultural/spiritual values (pre-European contact) Government policies, treaties and federal laws Prejudicial and […]
Week 4: Advocate for change: Your voice matters. Community conversations are a common thread that builds community. There are many ways to hold conversations within your community. Consider searching for a community education class or community recreation programs near you to help you talk about mental health and suicide prevention. #YouMatterMN #CreateHopeThroughAction NW8 Adult & […]
Week 3: Connect to protect: Relationships save lives. Having conversations around mental health and suicide can sometimes be uncomfortable, but it can also make a big difference. Not sure where to start? Check out these trainings offered in Minnesota. Suicide Prevention Trainings (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/suicide/communities/preventsuicidetrainings.html) NW8 Adult & Children’s Crisis Support Line: 800.282.5005 #YouMatterMN #CreateHopeThroughAction
Week 2: Reach out: Help is within reach. Warm lines and peer support can be valuable for those who are managing stress. You do not need to be in immediate crisis to call the warm line. Anyone seeking support may call the Minnesota Warm Line for Peer Support connection at 844-739-0369, from 5 p.m. to […]
Week 1: Learn the warning signs: Hope begins with awareness Sometimes it is hard to know when you need to connect with someone to support you with your mental health. If you want to learn more about when you may need to get support, check out the My Mental Health (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/my-mental-health-do-i-need-help) infographic from the National […]
Here are a few tips found at WebMD about how friends help our mental health 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 […]
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255. Sharing from the VA Newsletter, Rachel Carpenter, […]
If you or someone you know needs help now, call or text 988 Or call NW8 Adult & Children’s Crisis Support Line 24/7 Call: 800.282.5005 Confidential, private non-judge mental support to help with mental health. Serving Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, & Roseau Counties
If you have, or believe you may have, mental health problems, it can be helpful to talk about these issues with others. It can be scary to reach out for help, but talking about it is often the first step to helping you heal, grow, and recover. Having a good support system and engaging with […]