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Teens may suffer most from COVID isolation

If you think you are struggling to handle the mental stresses of 2020, a younger generation may actually have it worse. Dr. David Nathan is an Allina Health psychologist and he says that out of all the groups suffering during

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It’s Always a Good Time to be Kind

Being kind is never a bad idea. But now more than ever, we all could use a little extra thoughtfulness, understanding and connection. Mailing a handwritten note, initiating a video or phone call or sending a personal text are all

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Our Power

We all have times in our lives when it seems like very little is within our control. This is especially true when bad things happen. It’s a frustrating and helpless feeling.

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We’re All in This Together

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Lots of people live with mental health conditions. In fact, they are as common as having brown eyes! Many different and effective treatments are available, which is great news, but too many people do

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Finding Balance When Everything Is Out of Order

Life tends to feel a lot better when we’re clear about what’s important to us, and then organize and prioritize our time and energy with that in mind. This Change to Chill activity is designed to help you do just

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Anxiety

If you have been feeling anxious lately, you’re not alone. Anxiety is a very common, very normal feeling. Sometimes though, anxiety hangs on for too long or gets too strong and becomes a problem. When life changes suddenly and dramatically,

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The Power of Staying Focused

This spring isn’t going how anyone planned. Most of us are having to take life one day at a time more than ever before. Staying focused on “regular life” things like school, friendships, future plans and basic self-care can be

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Maintaining an Athletic Mindset During Covid-19

If you’re an athlete trying to keep up your skills as well as manage feelings of disappointment and uncertainty about when you’ll get back to your sport, you’re not alone. Sporting types from Olympians to aspiring tee-ball stars have seen

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Managing Stress During COVID-19: An Interview with WCCO-TC

Change to Chill’s very own Susan Nygaard was featured on WCCO-TC in an interview with anchor Liz Collin about managing the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the ways stress can disrupt our lives both physically and mentally—plus

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Coronavirus isolation: Ten lessons to help kids cope

              With coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing recommendations in place for the near future, all of us are learning how to manage the change in routines, coupled with feelings of uncertainty and fear. Learn more

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