Every year, we try to find a word to encompass the past 12 months, and there were some to be expected: coronavirus, pandemic, and lockdown. But the one we chose may be less obvious: resilience. There is no denying that 2020 was hard. But for all of its trials and tribulations, we made it to […]
Make your voice heard! This year’s Mental Health Day on the Hill will be a virtual one, held on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The event will kick off at 9 AM with virtual messages, as well as an overview of current mental health policy and funding issues. After that, you will have a chance to […]
Being outside offers an emotional boost and can help you feel less tense, stressed, angry or depressed. And sunlight can give your body vitamin D, too. By Mayo Clinic Staff The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t have to halt all of your outdoor fun. Here are several fun outdoor activities you can still enjoy. The coronavirus disease […]
“Like most individuals, I feel overwhelmed with responsibilities at work, family commitments and life in general. Do you have any tips to deal with these challenges?” Mayo Clinic Answer From Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Stress can feel overwhelming if you are not careful and mindful. Here are three tips that may be helpful. 1. Make […]
From Everyday Health Sure, you’re eating your vegetables and fruits and squeezing in exercise at least 20 minutes a day, but are you getting enough sleep, too? The National Sleep Foundation’s latest sleep recommendations, published March 2015 in the journal Sleep Health, may make you want to think twice about skimping on essential shut-eye. (1) […]
Understand how the loss of routine can cause grief and what you can do to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. It isn’t easy adjusting to changes brought on by the pandemic. Consider how to deal with grief caused by the loss of your normal routine. By Mayo Clinic Staff The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic […]
“The need for 9-8-8 is urgent” says an advocate. By Anagha Srikanth ~ Oct 19,2020 If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, the NAMI helpline at 800-950-NAMI (6264), or the NW8 Crisis Support line at 800-282-5005. Soon, you can just […]
Social distancing is hard on kids. Understand how to help your child deal with loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mayo Clinic Staff Up until late 2019, most kids spent their days in constant interaction with friends, teachers, family and neighbors. And then the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic struck. To prevent the spread of […]
Resilience is what helps us thrive regardless of the curveballs life throws our way. Some of us are born more resilient than others, but everyone can get better at it. Here’s how. By Amit Sood, MD at Everyday Help We are all strong in different ways. Some of us keep a cool head in any […]
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and rates of suicide have been rising in each of the last 15 years. Research has shown that more than one-third of people who die by suicide had a health care encounter in the week before their death, and half within a month […]
Help reduce stress and improve your overall health by adding this mind-body practice to your fall routine. Yoga for health and well-being from Medline.gov Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath, and mind. It uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health. Yoga was developed as a spiritual practice thousands […]
Having good information and understanding how to be safe when returning to school will help families keep things in perspective and lower the stress level regarding the virus. The following information from the Mayo Clinic provides safety tips and preventative measures. School will look different depending on your location and the number of ‘active’ cases […]