It’s freezing outside. The holidays have passed. People leave work and the sun is already down. All these scenarios impact Wisconsinites. It’s that time of year when the winter blues start to set in. However, despite the chilly temperatures and shifts in the season, there are ways to combat being down in the dumps. Hollie […]
Tag: mental health support
Posted inCelebrations, Community
3 Great Tips to Help Maintain Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful. You might feel anxious about attending a work party this time of year. Perhaps the thought of opening gifts without a certain loved one is causing you to feel overwhelmed. If you are someone who struggles with disordered eating, family dinners might trigger unwanted behaviors. Financial stress […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
Racine Friendship Clubhouse Auction aims to raise $10,000
This year’s Fall Fundraiser for the Racine Friendship Clubhouse (RFC) is an online auction, and it is set to close tomorrow, Friday, October 22, at 9:00 p.m. If you have not yet been to the auction site, you still have time to bid on some terrific items, and donate to this organization to help them […]
Posted inHealth and Fitness, Life
Office of Children’s Mental Health Focuses on Improving Quality of Life for LGBT Youth
Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet, Improving Quality of Life for LGBT Youth, and details what our communities, schools, parents, and policymakers can do to make a difference. Highlights Compared to the general population, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth experience higher rates […]
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Hometown Hero: Lori Caterini
Healing doesn’t just happen with medications, treatment, and regimens. It happens with art, too. Lori Caterini, a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, brings a different perspective to healthcare and steps towards healing. Through art, people can express themselves, and Caterini has the pleasure of assisting. Lori Caterini is this week’s Racine County Eye […]
Posted inHealth and Fitness, Life
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the first full week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Many people use the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably however they are quite different. We all have mental health. Our mental health is how we are psychologically and emotionally. It is how we think, feel, […]
Posted inBusiness, Health, Health and Fitness
Compassionate Peer Support and Training, LLC offers help to people battling mental health issues
Co-support group facilitators Lynelle Saunders and Luann Simpson experienced first-hand the power of peer support. After many years working with and supporting people with mental illness their passion for making peer support services available to everyone led them to open Compassionate Peer Support and Training, LLC. Compassionate Peer Support and Training (CPSAT) is dedicated to […]
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Hometown Hero: Breona Rydholm
Breona Rydholm has seen first hand how impactful the COVID-19 virus has been on those diagnosed with the illness, caregivers, and healthcare workers. The CNA at Ascension All Saints, 3801 Spring Street, and St. Monica’s Senior Living Home, 3920 N Green Bay Road, isn’t backing down from the fight. Additionally, Rydholm has the courage in […]
Posted inKenosha Lens, Uptown Observer
Observer In-Depth: Focusing on the aspects unseen
Dr. Dominique Pritchett cuts the ribbon on her new practice, Beloved Wellness Center, located at 3530 30th Ave. The practice is located on the second floor of the building in Suite 207. Photo by Daniel Thompson/The Uptown Observer. Editor’s Note: At times, I encounter topics and fields of study that I find to be important […]
Posted inHealth, Local news, Sponsored
Need help? Racine County website connects you to local resources
RacineCountyFamilyResources.com is a new website to Racine County with a full-service directory of local resources, 30,000 peer-reviewed health articles, and a mental health referral pathway! Let us help you find what you are looking for! Here are some direct links for you! Looking for food resources in Racine? Go here.Need a good housing resource such […]
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Business Spotlight: Compassionate Peer Support and Training, LLC
Are you feeling blue because of COVID-19? This global pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways, including our mental health. Even if you may be managing, someone in your life might be experiencing a mental health challenge. Everyone has their own journey with mental health and a new business in town is shedding light […]
Posted inCommunity, Health, Local news
Mental Health Awareness Week
NAMI of Racine County and the Racine Friendship Clubhouse honor Mental Health Awareness week. They are doing so by planning a week full of events. Mental Health Awareness Week is Oct. 5 to 9. Celebrating Mental Illness Awareness NAMI of Racine County provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected […]
Posted inHealth, Local news
Get Connected to a Therapist or Medication Management Professional
The National Council for Behavioral Health found that the most significant root cause of the mental health crisis is the lack of access to mental health services. Often people run into a variety of barriers when trying to get connected to a therapist or medication management professional. In some communities, the resources themselves are not […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
Society’s Assets Starts Virtual Group for Individuals with Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions
Society’s Assets is sponsoring a weekly, virtual group called Take a Breather. This group is open to anyone with a disability or mental health condition that is looking for connection, information, and support. Participants can be any age. The group meets on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. If you do not have a device or Wi-Fi […]
Posted inHealth, Schools
Child abuse and neglect resources in Racine County
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) helps children learn about abuse and how to prevent it; here’s a list of child abuse and neglect resources. Safety skills and proactive tools to combat neglect are helpful to learn. But because of COVID-19, SCAN will not actively be within schools in Southeastern Wisconsin. This means children will […]