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Poetry Slam

Poetry Slam

From acrostic to free verse, a variety of poetic styles help us explore our feelings with freedom and confidence.
 
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection

Use this sheet to check in on yourself and reflect on the things that support your mental health and well-being each day.
 
Mental Health Symptoms in Men and Women

Mental Health Symptoms in Men and Women

Men and women experience mental health illnesses differently. Use this chart to help identify and understand symptoms and behaviors you or someone you know may be experiencing.

Additional Resources

Suicide Prevention For Young Adults

Luke Spiegelhoff, Clinical Director at Nexus-FACTS, joined KSTP's Minnesota Live to discuss suicide prevention for young adults as they move into adulthood.
 
sitting by the lake and reflecting

Ending Summer With Gratitude

Labor Day has come and gone, and while for many this means the end of summer – we still have a few weeks left of sunshine and warm temperatures before fall truly sets in. If you are struggling with the idea of transitioning seasons like I am, maybe these practices will help you find your own gratitude and move into fall and winter more peacefully.
 
Send Hope: Create a Care Package to Foster Mental Health shopping list

Send Hope: Create a Care Package to Foster Mental Health

Sending your college student back to school? Send them a care package that boosts mental health! Check out our shopping list for ideas.
 
Coping Skills Ideas Worksheet

Coping Skills

Do you ever struggle finding activities to clear your mind or cheer yourself up? Download or print these activity ideas for reference when you are looking to change your mindset.
 
Mental Health Readiness Plan

Mental Health Readiness Plan

When you are feeling stressed or anxious, it can be hard to remember what techniques work for you. Creating a plan when you’re calm ensures you are ready when mental health challenges arise.
 
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How Do I Help My Daughter With Her Hygiene Habits When She Doesn't Live With Us?

I just read an article on lack of hygiene with an adopted child who has now returned home. I am having trouble with my adopted 22-year-old and her lack of care. She smells, wears dirty stained clothes, and doesn't brush her teeth or hair. However, she doesn't live with us so I can't control some of the things that would make this better. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
Reading Together

5 Resources You Should Check Out From Our Library

With over 200 articles, videos, blogs, and tools in our resource library, here are five resources you should check out today.
 
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The Amygdala Hijack

Over the years, I have noticed the increased worry, anxiousness, and what-if patterns among my loved ones when it comes to awaiting information from their healthcare provider. The reality is the degree of worrying we apply in our lives has never and will never impact the outcome—either for the better or worse.   
 
A picture of someone sitting outside with the sunshine behind them, feeling sad.

Can You Have Seasonal Depression in the Summer?

Everyone is excited about summer except me! There always seems to be something going on and I don’t want to miss out, but frankly I don’t feel like doing anything. I just want to stay home and watch tv. Is summer blues a thing?