Volunteering is an important way for senior citizens to stay connected and engaged in their communities. It not only provides an opportunity to give back, but also helps seniors to maintain social connections, stay active, and continue to learn and grow. One of the main benefits of volunteering … [Read more...] about Have You Considered Volunteering in Your Community?
Deanna Eder
Concepts to Consider for the New Year
How do we stick to our New Year’s resolutions for 2023? Do we have the expectation that life is starting again on Jan. 1? Are we waiting for the new year to push a reset button on our lives? Eventually we realize that New Year’s resolutions don’t always work. They may be effective for a while, but … [Read more...] about Concepts to Consider for the New Year
Ways to Find Joy, Balance During the Holidays
The holiday season offers many opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends. If the family gatherings, the endless parties and the shopping get you down, you’re hardly alone. While it might take some conscious effort on your part, you can reduce your stress and find joy throughout the … [Read more...] about Ways to Find Joy, Balance During the Holidays
Treating Patients at the Intersection of Physical and Mental Health
Growing national research on the social determinants of health suggests that access to quality health care contributes only 20% to an individual’s overall health and well-being, while social risk factors, behaviors and physical environment contribute 80%. The social determinants of health (SDH) … [Read more...] about Treating Patients at the Intersection of Physical and Mental Health
Volunteer Companions Needed for Isolated Seniors
You might be surprised to learn that the U.S. Census Bureau’s July 2022 population estimate reports that 53% of Yavapai County’s population is concentrated in the Quad Cities area. Nearly 34% of our 122,370 Quad Cities neighbors are age 65 or older. That’s 41,606 seniors, 3,328 of whom live in … [Read more...] about Volunteer Companions Needed for Isolated Seniors
Preventing Suicide Through Connectedness
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Now more than ever we need your help to stay connected. This Suicide Prevention Month, we ask our community to connect and reach for support when needed. While support may look different to each individual, Suicide Prevention Month highlights the … [Read more...] about Preventing Suicide Through Connectedness
Understanding the Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
According to thousands of years of tradition, Buddhists meditate to understand themselves and their connections to all beings. By doing so, they hope to be released from suffering and ultimately gain enlightenment. In recent decades, researchers have been gaining insight into the benefits of … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
Reimagining Crisis with the Mental Health Lifeline
On July 16, 9-8-8 will officially become America’s mental health crisis hotline number. It’s meant to serve as an immediate resource for people experiencing mental health emergencies like suicide ideation, addiction, depression, panic attacks and more. Considering the fact that more than 12 million … [Read more...] about Reimagining Crisis with the Mental Health Lifeline
How the 988 Suicide, Crisis Lifeline is Designed to Save Lives
In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to operate through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s (1-800-273-8255) network of more than 200 locally operated and funded crisis centers across the country. On July 16, the U.S. will transition to using the 988 dialing code, … [Read more...] about How the 988 Suicide, Crisis Lifeline is Designed to Save Lives
Celebrating, Raising Awareness about Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, let us join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Let’s help to fight stigma, provide support, … [Read more...] about Celebrating, Raising Awareness about Mental Health
