Practicing self-care matters. Key message Self-care is about finding practices that help you thrive, and it can include a range of things. It takes purposeful effort, but it can help you maintain or improve your daily mental wellbeing. It can be helpful to think of it as taking time to care for yourself as you […]

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. When you feel mentally well, […]

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. When you feel mentally well, […]

Wellness in the Woods has created inviting and engaging zoom meetings that promote mental wellness and community for people living with mental health challenges. Each meeting is hosted by a peer specialist with similar life experiences. There is something for everyone! Click on this link to learn more about Virtual Peer Support! You will find […]

Hope for Recovery ByNAMI Minnesota Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls HospitalFergus Falls, MN Saturday, June 6  •  8 AM – 12 PM A free education program for families, friends, and loved ones of a teen or adult living with a mental illness. You are not alone. Hope for Recovery Otter Tail County’s Local Advisory Council […]

“It’s ok not to be ok, but together we can take one step towards happiness” The Mental Health Toolbox Presented by: Rebecca Schmitz Free Training Opportunity! Join us on Monday, May 4th, 11am – 1pm for this hands on training. The Mental Health Toolbox is an interactive, visually engaging resource designed to educate and empower […]

In a renewed effort to engage as many Minnesotans in our advocacy work as possible in 2026, this year the Mental Health Legislative Network is hosting “Mental Health Advocacy Week” at the Capitol!! WHEN: Monday, March 23 to Thursday, March 26, 2026, concluding with a rally at the State Capitol on March 26 WHERE: Minnesota […]

You are warmly invited to attend Fueling Hope in Our Communities, an inspiring community event hosted by TEARS that explores how hope can grow even in the midst of trauma and challenge. The evening will begin with a local story of hope found through trauma, shared by Michelle Montgomery, followed by a keynote presentation from […]

In a world that moves quickly and demands constant attention, it’s easy for thoughts and emotions to build up without anywhere to go. Journaling for your mental health is a gentle, low-stakes way to slow down, process experiences and reconnect with yourself. By mindfully putting thoughts into words, you create a space to pause, reflect […]

Soul Shop May 5 , 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm It’s estimated that one out of every two people in a given congregation has personally been affected by suicide. Soul Shop trains faith community leaders to offer support, hope and connection to those in their congregations. Co-sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Soul Shop equips participants with the resources […]

  When you notice a friend, colleague or loved one struggling, it can be hard to know the best way to support them. Knowing how to recognize the signs that someone is experiencing a mental health challenge is the first step to helping. This post from Mental Health First Aid provides 5 ways you can […]

Thank you to everyone who used their voice to help protect mental health care. NAMI Posted on January 15, 2026 Arlington, VA – After significant pushback by NAMI and a united mental health and substance use community, multiple sources confirmed late last night that the Administration will reverse unprecedented cuts made less than 24 hours earlier. The cuts, […]