According to the American Institute of Stress, nearly 83% of United States workers experience work-related stress. This stress causes approximately 1 million employees to miss work each day and can lead to decreased productivity, and even symptoms of anxiety and depression. Sharing from Mental Health FIRST AID blog Burnout — a state of exhaustion and […]
Run for Tomorrow! 5K/10K Run & Walk Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 Lancaster Gazebo 8:00 AM REGISTRATION 8:30 AM 5K/1OK RUN 9:45 AM KIDS RUN – Sunrise Yoga at 7:15am – Run in memory of loved ones. Help raise money for the community baseball field. Details, Registration & Sponsorship Information […]
Advocacy can help people feel more comfortable reaching out. It’s important to make mental health an ongoing priority in our lives and communities. Community advocacy for mental health and what’s needed to support our own and our neighbor’s mental health and wellbeing can help others feel more comfortable talking about mental health, seeking help, and […]
Reaching out matters: Seek help when you need it. When your mental health is off, it is important to find the help that is right for you. Where you go for help will depend on what is happening within your life. Often the best place to start is to talk with those that you already […]
Practicing self-care matters. Self-care is about finding practices that help you thrive, and it can include a range of things. It takes purposeful effort, but it can help you maintain or improve your daily mental wellbeing. It can be helpful to think of it as taking time to care for yourself as you would others. […]
We all have mental health. Mental health is our ability to engage with our emotions, thoughts, interactions with others, and the world around us. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act every day. Just like with our physical health, we can do things that make us mentally healthier. When you feel mentally well, […]
Wellness in the Woods has created inviting and engaging zoom meetings that promote mental wellness and community for people living with mental health challenges. Each meeting is hosted by a peer specialist with similar life experiences. There is something for everyone! Click on this link to learn more about Virtual Peer Support! You will find […]
The Military Mental Health Conference will be held at Camp Ripley on April 30th and May 1st, 2026 Check out the attached flyer for our Keynotes for the two days. The full agenda and registration may be found here https://www.militarymentalhealthcoalition.com/annual-conference Any questions, let me know Laura Stumvoll, MS BSN Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator St. […]
Hope for Recovery ByNAMI Minnesota Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls HospitalFergus Falls, MN Saturday, June 6 • 8 AM – 12 PM A free education program for families, friends, and loved ones of a teen or adult living with a mental illness. You are not alone. Hope for Recovery Otter Tail County’s Local Advisory Council […]
“It’s ok not to be ok, but together we can take one step towards happiness” The Mental Health Toolbox Presented by: Rebecca Schmitz Free Training Opportunity! Join us on Monday, May 4th, 11am – 1pm for this hands on training. The Mental Health Toolbox is an interactive, visually engaging resource designed to educate and empower […]