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.
Coordinated by Community Health Center of Snohomish (CHC) and two behavioral health partners – Center for Human Services and Integrative Psychological and Social Services (iPASS) – this program links CHC patients to mental health support.
Can 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.
Learn MoreYoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. And almost anyone can do it.
Learn MoreIs your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic — and it may even affect your health.
Learn MoreAs the school year unfolds for students, balancing mental health with other responsibilities can be a challenge.
Learn MoreDepression and diet may be related. Several studies have found that people who ate a poor quality diet were more likely to report symptoms of depression.
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