Exciting news! Kanabec County Community Health in partnership with Mora High School was awarded the teen Mental Health First Aid pilot grant from the National Council on Behavioral Health. Our community was chosen out of 170 applications, we are the only pilot program in Minnesota and one of only 75 schools across the nation to […]
Sometimes mental health discussions can be kind of tricky. Seize the Awkward is a resource that can help parents, peers and others navigate conversations they may feel awkward about having with someone who is struggling with mental health issues. Take a minute to view Seize the Awkward. No need to be an expert. Just […]
It can be hard to talk about your mental health, particularly if you’re struggling. But reaching out for help by having a #RealConvo with someone in your life is a necessary step to take in feeling better. It’s also a strong thing to do. Here is some straightforward guidance for having a conversation that can […]
You don’t need special training to have an open, authentic conversation about mental health – and often, just talking about it can be the first important step in understanding where someone is with their mental health, and helping them get support or treatment if needed. Here are some quick pointers you can use for having […]
“With teen Mental Health First Aid, we like to say, it’s okay to not be okay,” Lady Gaga said onstage in Las Vegas. Watch her speak with teen Mental Health First Aiders. *Kanabec County Public Health & SACK applied for the teen Mental Health First Aid peer-to-peer grant just a few weeks ago. This increases the […]
OWN IT students and their adviser, Ms. Aasen planned a week-long, school-wide Mental Health Awareness Campaign. They created a “chill zone” by their coffee shop and planned to bring different speakers in to discuss mental health issues, concerns, stigma and resources. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Polar Vortex and school closures created some challenges. Resiliency paid off […]