Why It Matters “Whatever Your Child's Journey, Go Together” is a beautiful campaign that speaks to the importance of parents being an active part in their children’s lives. All Utah kids deserve to arrive at age 21 with a healthy brain and bright future, free from the harmful effects of alcohol. One of the best … Continue reading Whatever Your Child’s Journey, Go Together
Good Friends Stick Together
Good Friends Stick Together Good friends stick together. They are there for you through the ups and downs. Feeling connected and valued by good friends can help you deal with hard things in life. Friends can even help you stay safe from drug and alcohol dependence. Over the last year due to Covid-19, many students … Continue reading Good Friends Stick Together
So, You’re Thinking About Therapy
Here’s what to expect. One of the most difficult parts of going to therapy can be calling and making an appointment in the first place. We've come a long way in reducing stigma, but there are still so many unknowns. What will people think? What is it going to be like? Am I going to … Continue reading So, You’re Thinking About Therapy
Healthy Relationships: Heart and Mind
Dr. John Van Epp, author of the book, “How to Avoid Falling Love with a Jerk: The Foolproof Way to Follow Your Heart Without Losing Your Mind” suggests using the RAM (Relationship Attachment Model) approach to gauge the healthiness of a relationship. The RAM method focuses on five different areas in which humans bond to one another: … Continue reading Healthy Relationships: Heart and Mind
How to Do Yoga for Stress Management
When life gets stressful self-care can get pushed to the back burner. However, the less we care for ourselves, the less we'll have to give. Yoga for stress management is a simple and free way to manage stress that anyone can do. It can be as simple as breathing exercises all the way up to … Continue reading How to Do Yoga for Stress Management
You Can Break Down Stigma
People with medical conditions need a supportive network to help them recover. Substance use disorder is just as much a valid condition as someone who is recovering from cancer. Any chronic medical condition requires support from a recovery community. Unfortunately, not all health conditions receive the same level of support. People with a substance use … Continue reading You Can Break Down Stigma
FREE Mental Health Classes Available Now
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Utah’s mission is to ensure the dignity and improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy. Check out the FREE mental health classes Nami is offering. Learn more about improving your mental health. NAMI Utah County … Continue reading FREE Mental Health Classes Available Now
Defend Your Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, or just chronically not feeling good affects a lot of people. It can be difficult to cope with negative feelings. There are many things you can do to support good mental health, including healthy hobbies, healthy coping strategies and increasing resilience. One way to defend your mental health is choosing realistic, positive thoughts. … Continue reading Defend Your Mental Health
Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s
Managing difficult emotions can be challenging. When you become overwhelmed by sadness, worry, or anger, there are some things you can do to help you get through that moment. One strategy is called the Four A's. This simple tool can help in many different situations. Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s Lynda Silva, Ph.D. … Continue reading Managing Difficult Emotions with the Four A’s
Understanding The Signs of Stress
According to the Oxford Dictionary, stress is "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances." Though we typically talk about stress negatively, not all stress is bad. Eu-stress, or good stress, is stress from positive things. Like going to a party for example, may be fun and … Continue reading Understanding The Signs of Stress