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21 Aug 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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September is Suicide Prevention Month. Now more than ever, our country is witnessing an alarming number of mental health crises, suicide attempts and suicides. According to the CDC, in 2021: 12.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide 3.5 million adults made a plan 1.7 million adults attempted suicide Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Suicide…

02 Aug 2023

Making Time for Self-Care

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When is the last time you took time for yourself? Has it been a while? Take 30 seconds now to close your eyes and just breathe. Your mental health will thank you! This is a small, yet effective way to take a moment for yourself during a hectic day. Let’s explore additional easy ways to practice self-care. Self-care can look different to everyone. It may be…

12 Jul 2023

Mental Health in the Workplace

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Did you know that 4 in 5 employees report that workplace stress affects their relationships with friends, family and coworkers? Now more than ever, mental health is a concern that can’t be ignored in the workplace. Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. With…

26 May 2023

Get Outdoors this Summer!

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Looking to get outdoors more this summer? The GO! (Get Outdoors) Lebanon County Program can help get you moving with local trails to walk! GO! Lebanon County is a WellSpan Health program offered each summer to encourage children and caregivers to get outdoors and be physically active by engaging in letterboxing. Letterboxing is a hobby in which participants must follow written clues to locate hidden items.…