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Entries by Northern Lakes CMH
Movie: The Best Way Out is Through
If you are like most of us, there have been many roadblocks, potholes and detours on your journey through life. Sometimes we have to hang on while the storms blow through. That that’s what this little 3-minute movie is about – the amazing power of persistence! Just click below to watch. The Best Way Out […]
My Recovery, My Toolbox for Wellness
A friend recently asked me two questions which have gotten me thinking: #1 Who are you? and #2 What do you want out of life?” WOW! Can you actually answer those questions? I thought about them most of the night and found it hard to sleep wondering if I knew the answers to those questions […]
SHHH! Just Listen!
Listening is a great skill to have in order to be an understanding supporter. Looking back at my own mental health history, I rarely had anyone just stop and listen to me when I needed to get things out. I always had people wanting to give me advice and tell me what to do to […]
Knowing your Accomplishments
When someone I know is having a rough time, it’s very easy for me to be able to give them advice and/or the tools or resources they need to get better (even if it’s just a listening ear). I am not, however, good at taking my own advice. Coping skills can vary from person to […]
National Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year as the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. This year, it is June 14-20, 2010. The purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. To learn more, check out the Men’s Health […]