Finding Balance Through Self-Care

Stress: what is it, who has it and how do we talk about it? Stress is our bodies’ natural way of coping with being frightened or challenged, releasing chemicals into our bloodstream that provide extra short-term energy and alertness. We’ve all…

The more stuff we have, the happier we are, right? Not so much. Research actually shows that only 10% of your happiness comes from your circumstances…the rest is up to you! While this may feel daunting, the good news is…

What is stigma and why is it harmful? We’ve all seen stigma in action and, chances are, we’ve experienced it ourselves. So let’s talk about it. Stigma is anything that stereotypes, places a pre-judgment, or label on a person, situation,…

Allina Health announces continued Change to Chill school partnership with Braham Area High School for the 2020-2021 academic year. The school was awarded $500 to expand their physical and/or virtual “Chill Zone” to help teens relax. Read on.

When the world seems heavy, it’s often difficult to remember routines and what “normal” feels like. For many, opportunities for laughter and play have changed as well…and sometimes became more scarce.

  We’ve all probably seen an uptick in our screen time over the past several months. Even during the summer, many of our interactions take place electronically. From online meetings and working from home to decreased social activities due to…

  Meditation Meditation—the practice of turning your attention to a single point of focus—is simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. It’s a skill that takes time to learn, but one that’s definitely worth the effort. Meditation can help you…

This summer isn’t shaping up to look like anyone expected. So much has changed in just a few short months, even weeks. It’s totally normal to feel stressed out. While you can’t always change what happens to you, Mental Remix…

With Social Distancing, we have not been connecting as much face-to-face. Loneliness is everywhere. If you are feeling lonely, odds are most people are! What can you do this week? Reach out and connect, get together safely, while physically distancing.