This program addresses the health and wellness needs of South Snohomish County residents who are victims of domestic violence, including their children, by supporting increased access to primary health care needs, behavioral healthcare services, and other supportive health and social services.
The Strengthening Families Program is a partnership between WSU Extension and Verdant with our Latino community to serve parents and youth ages 10-14. In this nationally recognized parenting class series, offered in Spanish, families learn skills to work together and improve communication.
Nine out of 10 people with prediabetes do not know that they have it. This statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is alarming. At the Verdant Health Commission, we want to help our community members identify if they are at risk of developing diabetes and find support to prevent or manage it.
Learn about how falls can be prevented in older adults and be screened for services privately in your home, community of faith, or other convenient location.
The community turned out for the conversation between Seattle Seahawks Legends Jordan Babineaux and Sean Lockear and Verdant Health’s Robin Fenn on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.
Learn MoreIf you have low self-esteem, harness the power of your thoughts and beliefs to change how you feel about yourself. Start with these steps from the Mayo Clinic.
Learn MoreEveryone feels stressed from time to time. But what is stress? How does it affect your health? And what can you do about it?
Learn MoreYou don’t need special training to have an open, authentic conversation about mental health – and often, just talking about it can be the first important step in understanding where someone is with their mental health, and helping them get support or treatment if needed.
Learn MoreCan simply sharing kindness on a regular basis help your health? Research says yes, in more ways than you might guess.
Learn MoreHave you ever had a bad mood you just couldn’t shake? Everyone feels grouchy or irritable some days. But a bad mood or major mood swings that go on too long may signal a bigger problem. The good news is that certain healthy habits can help you boost your mood.
Learn MoreHow do we make sure that our actions and behaviors really match and reflect the words and commitments that come out of our mouths? It is easy to get swept up in the challenges of everyday life.
Learn MoreHuman beings are social creatures. Feeling like we’re part of a community helps us thrive. But we sometimes have a hard time making and keeping the relationships that sustain us.
Learn MoreBased on data from www.MHAScreening.org, we know that Asian Americans are least likely to have a history of diagnosis even though 57% of those who completed a mental health screen scored moderately to severely depressed. Asian Americans are also three times less likely to seek mental health services. But we’re not alone.
Learn MoreIt’s natural to be afraid after something scary or dangerous happens. When you feel you’re in danger, your body responds with a rush of chemicals that make you more alert. This is called the “flight or fight” response. But the brain’s response to frightening events can also lead to chronic problems.
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