It’s time to start talking about mental illness. Here are some tips from MakeItOkay.org to help with the conversation. DO SAY § “Thanks for opening up to me.” § “Is there anything I can do to help?” § “How can I help?” § “Thanks for sharing.” § “I’m sorry to hear that. It must be […]

June 1 marks the start of PTSD Awareness Month, a full month dedicated to raising awareness about the treatment options available for posttraumatic stress disorder. The National Center for PTSD focuses on this cause throughout the year, and we call on Veterans, families, and friends in June to pledge to raise awareness and spread the […]

Every May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and with the COVID-19 pandemic this year it’s even more important to take care of our own mental health and support those around us. The Minnesota Department of Human Services joins organizations nationwide in highlighting what individuals can do to help reduce stress and anxiety as well as […]

Stick with the facts to help keep anxiety and depression in check. Don’t fall for rumors and exaggerations on social media. Find reliable information and the latest statistics at the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and your state and/or local departments of health. They also provide accurate, up to date prevention recommendations. § Minnesota Dept. […]

Expand your stress management toolkit by mastering these four strategies for coping with stress: avoid, alter, accept and adapt. By Mayo Clinic Staff When we feel the effects of stress weighing us down, it’s like lugging a backpack that’s becoming heavier by the minute. Too much stress can make our journey through life difficult. Happy […]

Social workers are often unsung heroes, and that’s often ok with them. They go about their work in the backgrounds of organizations that are meant to do other things: in hospitals that are meant to save lives, in schools that are meant to educate children. They work in child welfare agencies where the work is […]

Worries and anxiety about COVID-19 and its impact can be overwhelming. Social distancing makes it even more challenging. Learn ways to cope during this pandemic. By Mayo Clinic Staff The COVID-19 pandemic has likely brought many changes to how you live your life, and with it uncertainty, altered daily routines, financial pressures and social isolation. […]

If you’re feeling stressed or nervous during these days of COVID-19, you’re not alone. Uncertainty and the sense of not being safe — not to mention physical distancing, round-the-clock news and empty grocery shelves — are stressful. What you’re feeling is common around the world. We know you’re looking for ways to take care of […]

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. The emotional impact of an emergency on a person can depend on the person’s characteristics and experiences, the […]

Sanford, along with our planning partners, have been carefully monitoring the rapidly changing situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Because this is now considered a major health threat, a decision has been made to postpone this event. An alternative date has not been set at this time, but we will communicate one as soon as […]