Exciting news! Kanabec County Community Health in partnership with Mora High School was awarded the teen Mental Health First Aid pilot grant from the National Council on Behavioral Health. Our community was chosen out of 170 applications, we are the only pilot program in Minnesota and one of only 75 schools across the nation to […]
While the majority of teenagers won’t start experimenting with drugs and alcohol until at least high school, some do begin exploration in middle school. According to University of Michigan’s 2018 Monitoring the Future Study, about 13% of 8th-graders use illicit drugs, with alcohol, marijuana, and inhalants being the substances most used. Over the past decade or […]
Sometimes mental health discussions can be kind of tricky. Seize the Awkward is a resource that can help parents, peers and others navigate conversations they may feel awkward about having with someone who is struggling with mental health issues. Take a minute to view Seize the Awkward. No need to be an expert. Just […]
It can be hard to talk about your mental health, particularly if you’re struggling. But reaching out for help by having a #RealConvo with someone in your life is a necessary step to take in feeling better. It’s also a strong thing to do. Here is some straightforward guidance for having a conversation that can […]
What leads to suicide? There’s no single cause for suicide. Suicide most often occurs when stressors and health issues converge to create an experience of hopelessness and despair. Depression is the most common condition associated with suicide, and it is often undiagnosed or untreated. Conditions like depression, anxiety and substance problems, especially when unaddressed, increase risk […]
You don’t need special training to have an open, authentic conversation about mental health – and often, just talking about it can be the first important step in understanding where someone is with their mental health, and helping them get support or treatment if needed. Here are some quick pointers you can use for having […]