Mental Health Matters

ABC 6 News is launching a 4-part series in May called “Mental Health Matters” which is sponsored by Zumbro Valley Health Center. These stories will air Thursdays in May during the 5 p.m.

Mental Health Matters: A holistic approach to mental wellness

Mental Health Matters: A holistic approach to mental wellness

For the final installment of our Mental Health Matters series for the month of May, partnered with Zumbro Valley Health Center, we’re taking a look at a holistic approach to mental wellness.

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Mental Health Matters: Farmers and mental health

Mental Health Matters: Farmers and mental health

Farmers have demanding jobs, they do it all and have to be an expert in their field to keep their business alive.

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Mental Health Matters: Supporting loved ones battling mental illness

Mental Health Matters: Supporting loved ones battling mental illness

If someone you know and love is struggling with mental health, it can be scary. You may worry that you might say the wrong thing.

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Mental Health Matters: Overcoming the Stigma

Mental Health Matters: Overcoming the Stigma

Every Thursday this month we’re talking about mental health and why it’s so important. Now we’re taking a look at the stigma surrounding mental health.

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Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.