Balance Your Mental and Emotional Health

Even though a small amount of stress can be good for you, multiple daily challenges can take a toll on your physical and emotional health. Stress can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. To reduce stress, make time to move more, eat well, connect with others and explore new things. Making simple changes can boost your mood, help prevent long-term diseases and improve your immune system.

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Fuel the school day with an A+ breakfast

A healthy breakfast sets up students for a day of learning and school success. Think outside the cereal box to create easy breakfasts that tempt kids and fuel their day.

Caitlin Terpstra RD By Caitlin Terpstra October 15, 2024

11 tips for coping with an anxiety disorder

People with anxiety disorders experience frequent, excessive anxiety, fear and panic that can interfere with daily activities. Learn 11 lifestyle changes and strategies that can make a difference.

Siri Heille CNP By Siri Kabrick October 4, 2024

Learn how to strengthen your resiliency muscle

Do you ever feel weighed down by negativity? Learn how to thrive through resiliency. Just as you train your muscles with exercise, use these seven strategies to strengthen your resiliency muscle.

Rosean Bishop LP By Rosean Bishop July 16, 2024

Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming

When challenging events in life are continual, you can find yourself feeling emotional exhaustion. Learn how to sort through the causes and symptoms to regain a sense of well-being.

Jolene Hanson LICSW By Jolene Hanson April 19, 2024

Finding joy in every phase of your life

In every chapter of your life, you can become overwhelmed by the day-to-day realities and wonder where the joy went. Joy is there, even during difficult times. Learn ways to help you find it.

Rosean Bishop LP By Rosean Bishop March 18, 2024

Use mindfulness to cope with chronic pain

Mindfulness has become a popular concept. Frequently thought of as a way to manage stress and improve focus, discover the benefits of mindfulness practice for helping with chronic pain.

Lori Sodeman LGSW By Lori Sodeman February 20, 2024

Building resilience: 9 ways to tame anxiety

Racing heart, trembling body and scattered mind. Anxiety is common and can overtake your emotions and life. Discover practical strategies to build resiliency when faced with your anxiety triggers.

Linda Hubbard, L.M.F.T. By Linda Hubbard February 8, 2024

Establishing healthy behaviors that stick

Setting resolutions and goals may be done with the best intentions, but it's easy to have them break down over time. So why do people fall short of goals to make healthy diet and lifestyle changes?

Lisa Hardesty, Ph.D., L.P. By Lisa Hardesty February 1, 2024

Map it out: Setting boundaries for your well-being

Do your daily responsibilities and obligations leave you feeling stretched thin, stressed or anxious? Learn how setting boundaries can be a powerful tool for your mental and emotional health.

Richard Oswald LPC By Rich Oswald December 27, 2023

The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student’s experience

Freshman year of college is known for new experiences, but it also presents challenges. The W-Curve model is an emotional pattern incoming students may experience during their first year in college.

Rosean Bishop LP By Rosean Bishop August 24, 2023

College students and depression: A guide for parents

Many college students struggle with depression or anxiety. As school resumes, talk about these conditions with your student, and brush up on symptoms and warning signs so you can step in with help.

Kristen Bowe CNP By Kristen Bowe August 22, 2023

The art of kindness

Kindness is more than behavior — it's a quality of being. Kindness often is simple and free. Try a few easy ways to boost your kindness and enjoy the benefits of a longer, healthier life.

Steve Siegle, L.P.C. By Steve Siegle August 17, 2023