Why is stress awareness so important? It can remind us to pay attention to our health. Stress Awareness Month aims to inform individuals about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies, and harmful misconceptions about stress that are prevalent in our society. We are all feeling stress in some way. A recent survey found that […]

In partnership with University of Minnesota Extension, NAMI Minnesota will begin a monthly suicide prevention program for agricultural and rural communities. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a 90-minute, evidence-based training that teaches the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Emily Krekelberg, the Extension Educator for Farm Health & Safety, will facilitate the […]

According to Dr. Eva Selhub, contributing writer to Harvard Health Blog, serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and inhibit pain. Since about 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gastrointestinal tract, and your gastrointestinal tract is lined with a hundred million nerve cells, or neurons, it makes sense […]

Every year, we try to find a word to encompass the past 12 months, and there were some to be expected: coronavirus, pandemic, and lockdown. But the one we chose may be less obvious: resilience. There is no denying that 2020 was hard. But for all of its trials and tribulations, we made it to […]

Being outside offers an emotional boost and can help you feel less tense, stressed, angry or depressed. And sunlight can give your body vitamin D, too. By Mayo Clinic Staff The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t have to halt all of your outdoor fun. Here are several fun outdoor activities you can still enjoy. The coronavirus disease […]

“Like most individuals, I feel overwhelmed with responsibilities at work, family commitments and life in general. Do you have any tips to deal with these challenges?” Mayo Clinic Answer From Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Stress can feel overwhelming if you are not careful and mindful. Here are three tips that may be helpful. 1. Make […]

From Everyday Health Sure, you’re eating your vegetables and fruits and squeezing in exercise at least 20 minutes a day, but are you getting enough sleep, too? The National Sleep Foundation’s latest sleep recommendations, published March 2015 in the journal Sleep Health, may make you want to think twice about skimping on essential shut-eye. (1) […]

Understand how the loss of routine can cause grief and what you can do to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. It isn’t easy adjusting to changes brought on by the pandemic. Consider how to deal with grief caused by the loss of your normal routine. By Mayo Clinic Staff The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic […]

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, the NAMI helpline at 800-950-NAMI (6264), or the NW8 Crisis Support line at 800-282-5005. Soon, you can just call 988. President Trump signed the Suicide Designation Act of 2020 into law on Saturday, designating […]