Heading off coronavirus anxiety
There are some things that you can do to reduce the severity of your anxiety and fear.
Are you dying from loneliness?
Loneliness can be defined as a painful emotional response to being alone or isolated. It is a very subjective experience...
Roads to Recovery: getting past substance use or mental disorders
Thirty years ago, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) designated September as 'Recovery Month.'
Contending with the winter blues, or SAD
It is very common for us to experience the winter blues living in Minnesota with the decreased sunlight, frigid temperatures...
Rising HIV rates can be combated by education and awareness
Although poor access to health care is often considered a barrier, here in Minnesota, there are many options for free...
Top five ways to manage stress during the holidays
According to Healthline, over 60 percent of adults report increased stress during holidays and identify lack of time and finances...
Mental Health Month is a good time to assess your overall wellness
The theme for May’s Mental Health Month 2018 is “Fitness #4Mind4Body”. In order to have optimal health, we have to...
A mother’s pain became a call to action
This summer marks 62 years since the 1955 lynching of then-14-year-old Emmett Till by White supremacists. It was alleged that...
Study assesses LGBTQ+ health and wellness issues
In June of 2000, Bill Clinton designated the month of June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month” to commemorate the...
October is Bullying Prevention Month
A decade together against bullying — and united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.” — Pacer.org. When Pacer, an advocacy organization...
Good communication critical to healthy relationships
Merriam Webster Dictionary defines communication as “the act of using words, sounds and behaviors to exchange or express your thoughts,...
Man’s best friend: the use of service and therapy animals
Anthony Lyons, a 16-year-old currently receiving treatment for leukemia, warmed the hearts of Americans when the Huffington Post penned an...
Depression: A silent killer?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), every 13.3 minutes another person dies from suicide, which is the 10th...
June is Men’s Health Month
In 1994, Congress declared June as Men’s Health Month to recognize men’s health as a family issue and highlight its...
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude
The holiday season is upon us and the hustle and bustle has begun. This time of year promotes a spirit...
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