Please share the great new Mental Health quick reference Pocket Resource Guide! The Pocket Resource Guide can be used by and distributed to individuals and providers in Region 7E (Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties, & the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe). Please help by distributing this helpful resource to our community! Email […]
Concern over this new virus can make children and families anxious. While we don’t know where and to what extent the disease may spread here in the United States, we do know that it is contagious, that the severity of illness can vary from individual to individual, and that there are steps we can take […]
From the JED Foundation: News of a widespread public health concern like COVID-19 (Coronavirus) can cause feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Many students across the nation are dealing with sudden changes to their regular schedules and some are faced with having to quickly leave their campuses without contingency plans yet in place. These developments can […]
December 23, 2019 SACK Coordinator Despite what the headlines read, it is very important to remember that 988 has NOT been implemented yet and sharing this number is ineffective for those that are in crisis now. Here is the background information, stay tuned for updates. In August the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sent a report to […]
The loss of a loved one can impact survivors’ mental and physical health. By Dr. Sanjay Gupta “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear,” wrote author C.S. Lewis, reflecting on his wife’s death. Like fear, grief is a common human response with psychological and physical implications. Losing a loved one is […]
Studies over the past 20 years have found a correlation between the number of adverse childhood events (such as death or divorce) and worse health outcomes later in life. A new study from professor Ali Crandall and other Brigham Young University coauthors discovered that positive childhood experiences — like having good neighbors, regular meals or […]