Tools for Taking Care of Your Mental Health Action Guide for Every Day Living Begin by visiting this Action Guide published by Mental Health America. You can improve your personal well-being by making small changes such as self-care, setting boundaries and reaching out for support. The Action Guide provides resources to help you feel empowered…
10 Tips for Managing Stress Stressful situations are a normal part of life, but chronic stress can be damaging. With unrelenting stress, your body might be on a constant state of high alert, leading to mental and physical health problems. Take breaks from news and social media. It’s good to be informed, but constant information about…
Signs and Symptoms of a Mental Health Condition 1 in 5 Americans currently live with a mental health condition. More than 51 million adults in the United States face the reality of managing a mental illness every day. Common Signs to Watch For Everyone can feel overwhelmed, confused, or experience anger, grief or guilt. Trying…
The Importance of Mental Healthcare for Men Men often struggle when they have feelings that things are not quite right and feel that they should be able to solve their problems alone. They often feel they are expected to be strong and a pillar of support for those around them. Now men can seek help…
10 Serious Alcohol Related Diseases April is Alcohol Awareness Month. More than 140,000 people die from excessive alcohol use in the U.S. each year. Learn how you can take action. During Alcohol Awareness Month, Canyonlands Healthcare encourages you to learn about the dangers of drinking too much. Even a single binge-drinking episode can result in…
Holiday Self-Care It is normal to experience a wide range of emotions during the holidays, but dealing with anxiety and depression can be especially challenging. Many factors contribute to emotional struggles during the holidays, but here are some tips for holiday self-care to keep in mind: Listen to your own needs Listening to your own…
Why Integrated Healthcare Works Integrated care involves the collaboration of medical and behavioral services to treat the whole person. Primary care is more effective when medical, mental health, lab and prescription services are addressed in one healthcare setting. Examples of Integrated Care An example of the need for integrated care might be the newly diagnosed…
3 Things Every Man Should Do Now Canyonlands Healthcare encourages men to take control of their health and families to begin teaching young boys healthy habits throughout childhood. Get a physical. Most of the factors that contribute to men’s shorter, less healthy lives are preventable. Checking blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and PSA (a screening test for…
The Mental Health Crisis Among Children The emergence of omicron is particularly devastating to many who hoped the pandemic was beginning to wind down, with vaccines widely available and many schools and offices reopening. With the Delta and Omicron COVID-19 waves hitting during the third year of the pandemic, children are feeling frustrated, anxious and…
Be The One to Ask If you think someone might be considering suicide, take the first step and #BeThe1To ask. Asking the question “Are you thinking about suicide?” communicates that you’re open to speaking about suicide in a non-judgmental and supportive way. Listen, and help them focus on their reasons for living and avoid trying to impose your…