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, […]
NAMI Minnesota will teach the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than one million adults have been trained in classroom settings […]
Men’s & boys’ mental health is an important and urgent issue in public health today. In 2021, encourage the men in your life to take charge of their health! A new decade = a new opportunity to make changes for the better. This #MensHealthMonth, visit a guide on how to do just that: www.BlueprintForMensHealth.com If […]
Front Row – Chris Willison, Tim Spilde, Carol Gwin, Shauna Reitmeier, Amy Hovey, Kim Myers, Shannon Abrahamson Second Row – Gene Haider; Tony Sip; Jerry Merkens; Spencer Christianson; Sam Visser; Tony Flyberg; Cyril Bain; Nick Hegwood; Josh Mathsen; Austin Merkens; Matt Dooley; Dan Davis May 27, 2021 – H.O.P.E. Coalition, a local organization focused on […]
People may experience improved social interaction or general feelings of well-being with moderate alcohol consumption. But it’s important to understand that alcohol use can pose a risk to someone’s mental health, overall mood, and daily cognitive functioning due to its impact on brain chemicals. Alcohol use – especially excessive alcohol use – can exacerbate pre-existing […]