We all have mental health. Mental health is our ability to engage with our emotions, thoughts, interactions with others, and the world around us. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act every day. Just like with our physical health, we can do things that make us mentally healthier and happier. When you feel […]
NAMI Minnesota has collaborated with the National Library of Medicine Minnesota State Advisor Group to create a Crisis Resource handout that meets readability standards for medical information. We have updated our 2024 Crisis Resource Handout with these standards and have had it translated into Spanish, Hmong, Somali, and Ojibwe. Click on the links below to […]
Changing Our Mental & Emotional Health Trajectory This training will teach participants simple tools to reach out to friends, neighbors, or coworkers who seem to be struggling and will help you to feel comfortable initiating a conversation. Please join us for this free training at Northland College, room 201, in Thief River Falls on April […]
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Check in on your friends and family. Connecting with them is one of the best things that we can do to get them through difficult times. However, it can sometimes feel uncomfortable, daunting, or just plain awkward. The Roadmap to Friends Supporting Friends (https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/friends-supporting-friends-visible/) gives ideas on what support can look like, how to offer […]
Connection is not just nice to have, it is essential to one’s health and well-being. People with meaningful social connections have: ▪ Less stress and better sleep. ▪ Better overall health that can lead to a longer life. ▪ Healthier habits and behaviors. ▪ Better quality of life and a sense of belonging. Connecting can […]
Seek help during times of struggle with loneliness or isolation by reaching out to a family member, friend, counselor, health care provider, or 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 9-8-8 or use the online chat (https://988lifeline.org/chat/) feature. #YouMatterMN #StayConnectedMN #mnhopecoalition #suicideawarenessmonth
Join us for our 3rd Annual eRACE Stigma community walk! Register by September 11th for a chance to win a Yeti Roadie Cooler!! **Registration not required** https://mnhopecoalition.org/e-race-stigma-community-walk-2023/
E-RACE STIGMA COMMUNITY WALK for Hope & Healing Saturday September 16th 12:00 pm Crookston High School Register by September 11th for a chance to win a Yeti Roadie Cooler To view or download the flyer click here. [vfb id=2]
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) encourages farmers and ranchers to consider attending one of three free upcoming couples’ retreats scheduled for early 2022. “Farm stress can take a terrible toll on marriages and partnerships, and likewise, relationship stress can destroy farms,” said Minnesota Dairy Initiative (MDI) State Director Leah Bischof, who is coordinating the […]
GRATITUDE ON REPEAT CAMPAIGN 2021 — WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT & RECAP Since the launch of our Gratitude on Repeat Campaign, Leighton Broadcasting has pushed to connect nonprofits with radio resources to help their cause come to life. It’s part of our passion to serve, connect, and celebrate our communities since 1975. Through our own marketing campaign […]
Psychological first aid (PFA) is a technique designed to reduce the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder. It was developed by the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NC-PTSD), a section of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, in 2006. It has been spread by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, […]