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Behavior Health and Wellness Blog

Behavioral Health and Tobacco Use in Minnesota

Regardless of declines in tobacco use amongst adults, there are still some populations with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders and mental health issues. You can learn more about the statistics in the link below. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/tobacco/behavioral/index.html

Mental Health And Covid-19

Many people have suffered with depression and anxiety during Covid-19. Social distancing has made it even more challenging for everyone. In this article you will learn how to stay mentally and physically healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/mental-health-covid-19/art-20482731

Tobacco Prevention

It can be tough quitting smoking, however the longer term health benefits are great.  #NKISSHIC https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/biculturalhealthyliving?eep=6&cft[0]=AZVLCRQ-6Brhc_7BoMPNWXME40ZO-K5_j2AzfML3Qimlhftu4KnE3UkENJecvx0-JS5MgzCeSz87lZkOYQFAvWtBQMz0-Ci3ZZBgATMmVF4kBfg9guM-8nhZsJvSFO2jFvs57A-6moWA9xNApQN7Wc9J3RAHtQiQ0MfpieQj0sNaEM9O87ed2J1pbCR17nEBRFM&tn=NKF

Trends In Psychiatric Inpatient Capacity

This article is about the lack of available hospital beds for individuals in crisis. There has been an ongoing lack of hospital beds since the 1970’s into the 2000’s, and this is a an issue. To read more about the trends in psychiatric bed capacity check out the link attached below. https://www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/Trends-in-Psychiatric-Inpatient-Capacity_United-States%20_1970-2018_NASMHPD-2.pdf

From Crisis To Help

Check out this link to read more about key elements to help individuals and systems move from crisis to care. https://nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/From-Crisis-to-Care-Building-from-988-and-Beyond_NASMHPD-1.pdf

Marijuana Prevention

Marijuana use can slow down learn, cause breathing issues and have many other side affects to your health. https://www.facebook.com/ballequity/photos/a.480301452124979/2440053952816376/