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 […]

Using alcohol to cope with difficult feelings or problems can create more problems. You may not realize that drinking is affecting your health. Mental health symptoms caused by problem drinking can include: memory problems, concentration problems, finding it hard to learn new things, personality changes, hazy thinking, anxiety, and depression. For more information please visit: […]

Feeling emotional, nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all be normal reactions to stress. Here are some healthy ways you can deal with stress: · Take care of yourself: Eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, and give yourself a break if you feel stressed out. · Get enough exercise: Whether you are a […]

Did you know… Research tells us that alcohol use during teenage years: · Decreases your ability to pay attention · Increases your chances of developing an addiction · Makes it more likely you could be a victim of assault/injury (including sexual assault), alcohol overdose and/or death Alcohol can make symptoms of mental health conditions worse. […]

Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/or aggravate health problems. Since stress is a normal part of human existence, nobody is immune to it. It is important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when stress is present (amazingly, we don’t always notice it’s happening to us). It is important to […]

What is Alcohol Awareness Month? Alcohol Awareness Month is a national public health awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). It takes place every April. Alcohol Awareness Month was developed in order to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of one of our nation’s top public […]

Why is stress awareness so important? It can remind us to pay attention to our health. Stress Awareness Month aims to inform individuals about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies, and harmful misconceptions about stress that are prevalent in our society. We are all feeling stress in some way. A recent survey found that […]

In partnership with University of Minnesota Extension, NAMI Minnesota will begin a monthly suicide prevention program for agricultural and rural communities. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a 90-minute, evidence-based training that teaches the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Emily Krekelberg, the Extension Educator for Farm Health & Safety, will facilitate the […]

Phil Johnson: Managing Director, US Men’s Sheds Tuesday March 30, 2021 10:00-12:00 Register to Participate Men’s Shed is an international phenomenon with thousands of clubs worldwide, originating in Australia. In a world that is facing a loneliness epidemic across generations, Men’s Shed builds social connection! Social connection is one of the most important resources for […]