“I should stop.” Have you ever said those words to yourself as you scrolled through one depressing social post after another? Sharing from the Mayo Clinic Maybe you planned to do something else — hit the gym, clean the house, spend quality time with your kids or enjoy the outdoors. Instead, you lost the opportunity […]

KEY TAKEAWAYS Practicing gratitude and mindfulness reduces chronic stress and improves overall health. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center research shows mindfulness programs significantly lower workplace burnout. Managing inflammation through these practices helps prevent conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. DID YOU KNOW being grateful might improve your health? If you’re not aware of the positive […]

Make Room for a small check-in everyday. Tip of the Month from Mental Health First Aid A meaningful mental health check-in does not have to be long or formal. This month, try building one small moment of connection into your day — with yourself or someone else. Ask yourself, “What do I need right now?” […]

SAVE THE DATE! MAY 10-13, 2027 MINNESOTA SUICIDE PREVENTION CONFERENCE MAYO CIVIC CENTER, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA Join professionals, advocates, community leaders, people with lived experience, and partners for the second annual statewide gathering dedicated to advancing suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts. CEUs Available! Registration coming soon! MNSuicidePreventionConference.org TENTATIVE SCHEDULE MONDAY, MAY 10: Evening: Reception/Resources TUESDAY, […]

Let’s talk about mental health resources Talking about mental health resources in your community can help focus on hope and healing. It is important to find the help that is right for you when your mental health feels off. Hope and healing can come from many places and in many forms to get the support […]

Let’s talk about mental health in our community Talking about mental health in communities helps raise awareness and supports those who need help. Talking about mental health and suicide on a community-level can help raise awareness and support suicide prevention efforts and encourage those who need extra support to connect to services. Surrounding people and […]

Let’s talk about mental health with loved ones Talking to a loved one about mental health is one of the best ways to get the help we need. Often our first points of contact when we are struggling are our friends, family, or colleagues. If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard […]

Create Hope. Build Strength. End Suicide. September 20, 2026 12:30PM Ralph Engelstad Arena 12:30pm Check-In, Hands on Activities 1:30pm Welcome, Colors of Connection Tribute, Guest Speaker 2:00-3:00pm 1 mile Walk, Walk Prize Winners, Closing Dedication Flyer linked below:

Let’s change how we talk about mental health What we say to ourselves and others about mental health matters. We all have mental health and it’s as essential to a person’s life just as physical health. Mental health (https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health) includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and […]