Mental Health Monday Archives

Doctors are facing a mental health crisis

May 27, 2024 10:56 AM Kailey Galaviz

Doctors and nurses take care of our physical and mental needs. But what happens when they’re the ones that need…

Mental Health Monday: Psychologist draws similarities between Lori Vallow-Daybell and Ruby Franke

May 20, 2024 4:47 PM Kailey Galaviz

Two different cases involving mothers are getting worldwide…

Mental Health Monday: Finding a new healthcare provider doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing

May 13, 2024 4:45 PM Kailey Galaviz

Finding a new healthcare provider can be hard and scary for…

Mental Health Monday: Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney welcomes facility dog to comfort victims

May 6, 2024 2:58 PM Kailey Galaviz

There’s a new member on the Bonneville County prosecuting attorney team bringing comfort and support to witnesses and victims in…

Mental Health Monday: Coping with stress

April 29, 2024 3:49 PM Kailey Galaviz

Many of us can relate to stress. April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month, which brings attention to its negative…

Mental Health Monday: Farmers facing a crisis

April 23, 2024 9:10 AM Kailey Galaviz

Imagine going to work unable to control the environment and outcome despite your best efforts. Well, it’s something farmers deal with every single…

Mental Health Monday: It’s okay to admit you’re not okay when dealing with trauma

April 16, 2024 1:27 PM Kailey Galaviz

Trauma is a very common mental health condition, but is believed to affect more people than statistics…

SIPH to hold free suicide prevention trainings for health care providers

April 8, 2024 11:34 AM Kailey Galaviz

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care…

Mental Health Monday: AI used as new form of bullying – How to intervene

March 25, 2024 10:19 AM Kailey Galaviz

Fake artificial intelligence images are flooding social media used as a new form of…

Mental Health Monday: Local salon promotes beauty on the outside and inside

March 18, 2024 10:05 AM Kailey Galaviz

True beauty starts on the inside; Something one local salon stands…

Mental Health Monday: New program helping people handle emotions

March 11, 2024 4:15 AM Kailey Galaviz

Emotions are a large contributor to overall mental health. But dealing with them can be tricky. That’s where a new local program called InUPowers can…

Mental Health Monday: What is anxiety?

March 4, 2024 11:55 AM Kailey Galaviz

Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder, affecting 301 million people worldwide, according to the World Health…

Mental Health Monday: What is depression?

February 26, 2024 11:45 AM Kailey Galaviz

Nearly 34% of Idahoans report symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, which is above the national average of 32% according to…

Mental Health Monday: The epidemic of loneliness

February 19, 2024 11:34 AM Kailey Galaviz

Loneliness and isolation are now considered and epidemic by the U.S. Surgeon General’s…

Mental Health Monday: Identifying toxic relationships

February 12, 2024 2:33 PM Kailey Galaviz

Valentine’s Day is something many people dread and not just for those who are single. In today’s Mental Health Monday, some expert advice on how…

Mental Health Monday: How unlimited social media use impacts teens

February 6, 2024 7:39 AM Kailey Galaviz

Statistics show more children are hurting themselves because of situations involving social media, leaving many parents looking for…

Mental Health Monday: Addressing the stigma

January 29, 2024 11:45 AM Kailey Galaviz

Addressing mental health can be uncomfortable because of looming stigmas, but it is…

Mental Health Monday: How to help a friend who may have suicidal thoughts

January 22, 2024 11:10 AM Kailey Galaviz

Demand for mental health care, especially in youth, is on the rise according to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…