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Talking more openly about mental illnesses is one way we can reduce the stigma and Make It OK. Sometimes we resort to silence because it can be hard to find the words to say. Here are some of the tips to help you become more comfortable talking about mental illnesses.

Spring is here, and that means we are officially entering our rainy season here in Iowa. This also means we are quickly approaching the one-year anniversary of the devastating flood that impacted so many lives in Northwest Iowa. It is important to acknowledge that while physical recovery may be visible, emotional healing often takes longer and may be harder to see.

Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack — we’d start CPR or call 9-1-1. But too few of us would know how to respond if we saw someone having a panic attack or showing signs of alcohol use disorder. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to assist and support others who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Seasons Center is excited to present Healing Connections: Understanding The Unique Needs of Foster & Adoptive Children with Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., M.F.T. Jeanette […]

Jamie Neff, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, stops by the studio and discusses tips for caring for yourself during challenging and stressful times.