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Each of us experience a different mental health journey. Mental Health Matters explores topics we might face including resources we can use to support our mental health as well as those around us.
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National Public Health week is this week, April 6-12, 2015! Jefferson Center joins the public health community in rallying around a goal of making the U.S. the Healthiest Nation in One Generation-by 2030. The goal is to be the healthiest nation…
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Research is beginning to uncover some key factors that contribute to a long and healthy life. We can make choices that influence our own health and wellness. Here are some key factors that affect the quality of our life: 1. ATTITUDE IS A STATE O…
A diverse group of smiling and laughing friends celebrate together at a nighttime party. They are holding lit sparklers under strings of festive party lights.
It’s a new year, a clean slate. For many of us, it’s a time of reflection, renewed hope and resolutions. How will you make the most of the next 365 days? Consider adding a couple of these tips to your routine to make it a happy, healthy year! Si…
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Vicarious trauma is an ongoing process of change over time that results from witnessing or hearing about other people’s suffering and need. When you identify with the pain of people who have endured terrible&…
A woman with curly dark hair warmly embraces a young, laughing child in a festive, snowy, nighttime scene. The child, wearing a red patterned sweater and a white pom-pom hat, has a look of pure joy. Snowflakes fall around them as they stand in front of a glowing wall of out-of-focus holiday lights.
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, happiness, and excitement however, the holidays can also bring added stress, disappointment, and loneliness. For many, this year will be more difficult given the financial and emotional stressors of th…
A diverse group of elementary-aged children sit together on the grass in a sunlit park, laughing and interacting with great excitement.
Back to school can be a time of excitement as well as stress. Here are a few ways to start this new year off right: Wrap up the summer – Have your child help plan one final barbeque or picnic with friends and family. Share your favorite su…
A father smiles proudly as he helps his young son learn to ride a bike on a path through a park. The boy, wearing a yellow shirt and a green helmet, concentrates on steering as his father stays close behind to support him on a sunny summer day.
You often hear the saying the “dog days of summer” this time of year when the weather is hot, people have more free time, are feeling relaxed and even a little bit lazy. Instead of the “dog days” making us feel stagnant, why not use this time when…
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Ever feel like you are the only one who is sad in a world of happy people? Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time – it’s a part of life. These feelings can often happen when you a lose a job, children move away f…
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The financial crisis that our country is currently facing is troubling to us all. High gas and energy prices, groceries that seem to cost more than they did just last week, financial losses and declining home values can cause stress and anxiety. Ma…
A colorful illustration depicts a lively scene in a park as people emerge from a pandemic. Diverse individuals and groups are enjoying the sunny day: a man plays guitar, a woman pushes a stroller, another rides a bike, and people socialize on benches. In a gesture of celebration and freedom, several medical face masks are seen being tossed into the air.
It’s safe to say that the past year has been challenging in many ways. From changing our lifestyles and adapting to new ways of socializing to losing loved ones and dealing with constant uncertainty, there’s a lot of processing that many of us are…

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