National Depression Screening Day
National Depression Screening Day is Thursday, October 10.
Free Parent and Educator Workshop Hosted by Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
The Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School will host a free workshop for parents and educators, Managing Anxiety at Home and School: How to Break the Worry Cycle, […]
2018 a Very Good Year for Mental Health in MN
In October of 2018, a report that ranks the mental health and access to care of all states in the US was released by the MHA, Mental Health America.
Celebrating JDAIM: Overcoming Substance Use, Anxiety
As I grew older my anxiety grew right along with me, an uninvited companion I couldn’t seem to shake.
Trying To Stay Balanced Amid Chaos
Balancing motherhood with being a highly sensitive person.
Play Dead? Not This Girl
Staring down the bears, real and perceived.
Adam Levy Talks About Finding Hope after His Son’s Suicide through Music, Activism
Through the therapeutic process of writing, recording and performing the songs from “Naubinway”, Levy has begun to heal and focus his grief into a sense of purpose to speak out for people with mental illness.
Mental Health, Judaism and a Tragedy
Everyone knows someone who is affected by mental illness. Even if it’s not you personally, trust me, it hits much closer to home than you may think. In the Jewish community we assume those things don’t happen to us and therefore we don’t talk about it. This is a huge mistake. I think Jews, especially, take on the feelings of shame and guilt when we’re forced to keep secrets about loved ones and issues of mental health. That shame and guilt can eat away at you and make your quality of life miserable.
Check It Out: Not OUR Kids! Conference
Come learn about traditional, alternative and holistic strategies for the everyday challenges teens and families face.
Shabbat: A Time for Life
Whether you consider yourself shomer Shabbat or “nowhere” Shabbat, setting aside a day every week for rest, refreshment and reflection is beneficial. It’s not just good for your spirit; it also supports good, healthy living.
