Three things can put and keep you in a negative headspace. Sondra Wise, licensed clinical social worker, has three steps to help turn the negatives to positives.
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Suicide is not an easy topic to discuss, but it is one of the leading causes of death, especially among young people. Know the warning signs and ways to help.
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Suicide Prevention – Warning Signs and How to Help - LiveWell Online Magazine
Download and print a copy of our COVID-19 recommendations handout. Keep a copy on your fridge or share with your business, coworkers, friends and family to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Find this handout and other resources at http://mhs.social/LAgo50BintH.
Being kind to yourself can be difficult, but improving your self-esteem can help your mental health. Practice our tips to help improve your self-esteem during Self-Improvement Month.
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A new school year can be stressful, especially now. Our Emotional Support Line is here for you Monday through Friday from 8a.m. - 8p.m. The support line is available for anyone to use, even if they are not a MBH patient.
Call 217-588-5509 to reach the support line or visit http://mhs.social/rwo250B9YXH for additional services.
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Making time for yourself as a new mom can seem impossible. However, it's important to practice self-care for your mental health and wellbeing.
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Bringing Home Baby: Keeping Your Mental Health a Priority - LiveWell Online Magazine
Did you know having a pet can be beneficial for your mental health? Pets can boost your mood, keep you from feeling lonely and help you be more active.
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Four Ways Pets Can Improve Mental Health - LiveWell Online Magazine
National Drug Take Back Day is October 24. Properly dispose of prescription medication at the Jacksonville Illinois Police Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Miscarriage and stillbirth are devastating events for many families. Sadly, the stigma that surrounds infant loss makes it hard for parents to grieve openly. October is Infant Loss Awareness Month, dedicated to reducing that stigma and bringing awareness to this difficult subject. Last year, the Davidsons shared their story with us in hopes of helping others.
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Intervention methods for depression or anxiety, like reaching out to friends and family or engaging in social activities. However, COVID-19 has changed how to handle some mental health issues. Jesse Gutierrez, LCSW, has some tips on how manage depression and anxiety during COVID-19.
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Mental Health Strategies When Social Distancing - LiveWell Online Magazine
It's never too late to start your self-improvement journey. Our affiliate Memorial Weight Loss & Wellness Center has some helpful tips on how to start and remain focused on your journey at http://mhs.social/8k9w50BAocf.
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Five Easy Self-Improvement Moves - LiveWell Online Magazine
Are you or a loved one showing signs of depression? We're here to help. Complete an anonymous self-assessment screening at http://mhs.social/Vy6K50BNmYz, call our Emotional Support Line at 217-588-5509 or contact one of our Memorial Behavioral Health locations to schedule an appointment. Our locations and their contact information is available at http://mhs.social/PqDC50BNoSU.
Don't forget this Saturday is Drug Take Back Day. Unwanted prescription medications can be dropped off at the Jacksonville Illinois Police Department between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Traditional fall events of going to pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating and visiting haunted houses are different experiences this year. You can still enjoy the season by taking extra COVID-19 prevention measures.
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As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our region, it’s essential that we reduce the pressure on local hospital emergency departments while still helping those experiencing mental health crises. With that goal in mind, Memorial Behavioral Health has opened a Mental Health Crisis Clinic to help people get the help they need outside of the emergency room. Individuals who have immediate behavioral health needs will receive point-in-time crisis intervention.
If you are assisting a person who may benefit from the Mental Health Crisis Clinic, please call 217–525–1064. The clinic is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for walk-ins or phone calls.
Individuals who need help with non-crisis issues, like anxiety or depression, are encouraged to call our Emotional Support Hotline at 217–588–5509. This free service is available to everyone, even those who are not Memorial Behavioral Health clients.
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If you're following the COVID-19 numbers, please be aware they likely won't reflect reality for several days, due to the holiday and the possibility that people delayed care or testing. After the holiday when doctor's offices and testing centers reopen, we expect to see a jump in cases.
However, we likely won't see the actual impact of Thanksgiving gatherings until a couple of weeks into December because of the time for symptoms to develop. If you were exposed at Thanksgiving, symptoms could appear between Nov. 29 and Dec. 10. Common initial symptoms are a fever of 101F or higher, a cough, headache, fatigue or diarrhea.
Community spread is at an all time high. Please self-monitor for symptoms. Check your temperature daily. If you go out, wear a mask to protect others from pre-symptomatic spread. Get tested if you have symptoms, and stay home if you have symptoms of any infectious disease. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage at http://mhs.social/YG8X50CwAmy for testing sites, resources, and more.
Our goal is to provide you with safe care when you need it. We now have more behavioral health appointment options including office, video and telephone visits.
To schedule an appointment or learn more, call 217-525-1064.
We are thankful for each and every one of you! Please celebrate Thanksgiving with the utmost care and concern for your loved ones during this time of community spread.
“We recognize how much people anticipate and enjoy coming together at Thanksgiving,” said Gina Carnduff, system director of Infection Prevention for Memorial Health System. “Unfortunately gathering together this year has to be approached with an unrelenting focus on safety. That means limiting contact to only those in your immediate household.” Please stay home and have a healthy holiday.
Learn more about the COVIDI-19 at http://mhs.social/krjX50CqBdR.
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Watching the game at a party is fun, but watching your distance is more important. Our communities are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases. Staying home to watch this weekend's game will help COVID-19 from spreading in our communities.
The Living Room is open at Memorial Behavioral Health at 710 N. Eighth St. in Springfield. The Living Room provides a no cost, no appointment needed alternative for adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies for anyone over the age of 18 from noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.
“Many people don’t know where or how to get the help they need for their mental health and well-being. The Living Room is designed to be a safe, supportive place where people can access that help.” said Diana Knaebe, president of Memorial Behavioral Health.
Additional information can be found at http://mhs.social/AnlN50DcMiF.
If you are recovering from COVID-19 at home, breathing exercises can help you improve respiratory function. Breathing exercises can also help with improve your mental health when navigating stressful times.
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Breathe Deeply to Help Aid COVID-19 Recovery - LiveWell Online Magazine
Congratulations to Tisha Bayless, LCPC, for receiving the Patriot Award! The Patriot Award honors employers who go the extra mile supporting colleagues who are affected by the deployment of a loved one.
Tisha's nominator, Jamie Steward, LCSW, said "Tisha has been an outstanding support to me and my husband during his deployment. She checked in on me and my children regularly. She created a space for me to talk if I chose to do so. She offered to bring me groceries and provided me with homemade masks. There were many days that she was the only positive adult contact I had. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, I faced many challenges due to daycare and various exposures. I had little assistance and had to take a significant amount of time off of work. She was extremely understanding, sympathetic, and reassuring that my job would still be there for me when I could return. She is a true patriot and deserves any honor that can be bestowed upon her."
2020 was a test on parents everywhere, especially those without someone to help juggle remote work, at-home schooling, normal every day responsibilities and all of the little things that need to get done. Jonathan Ponser, LCPC, NCC, has some helpful tools on how to manage.
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Sanity Savers for Single Parents during COVID-19 - LiveWell Online Magazine
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to ask ourselves what we can do to carry on Dr. King’s unfinished work. His message of justice, equal opportunity and service to others is just as resonant today as it was in his lifetime—and just as vital.
As healthcare professionals, we dedicate ourselves to examining the legacy of systemic racism within the medical field, reducing the barriers that keep people from accessing the care they need and ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Dr. King’s story serves as a reminder that all of us have the ability to change our nation and our world for the better when we unite our voices to call for justice and peace.
