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.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is working to help underserved residents of South Snohomish County learn more about their health and ways to improve it.
Based 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.
Learn MoreWomen are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. Read on to learn more about what contributes to depression in women.
Learn MoreDo you know how much time youth spend on phones or other devices? What about TV? (The answer is, on average, 6.5 hours per day.) How is this time spent staring at screens impacting their health? Parenting a teenager today is different than it was 20 or even 10 years ago.
Learn MoreSix years ago, Kevin Breel almost committed suicide. “I was just a 17-year-old kid sitting in my room scared and alone on my bed with a bottle of pills,” the public speaker, stand-up comedian, author and mental health activist told those gathered to hear him speak Monday at the Lynnwood Convention Center.
Learn MoreThe holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays.
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