Behavioral Health Archives - Sanford Health News

Teenage girl talks to a psychologist in her office.

Sanford Health creates task force to help prevent suicide

Calls to suicide help lines have grown 300% nationwide during COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

COVID-19 Q&A: Visitors matter to long-term care residents

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Childhood anxiety or worry. Thoughtful boy sitting outdoors.

Childhood anxiety: Tips for parents on signs & coping skills

Parenting Services ⋅ 5 min read

Stressed man on couch looks at a receipt while working on paying bills online.

Choosing the right behavioral health care provider

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

A man seems depressed as he sits near a window and looks out in this illustration for a story about suicide

How to ask if someone might be thinking about suicide

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 16 min read

Woman stands at her kitchen sink

Podcast: Suicide prevention and awareness

22 min ⋅ September 30th

Women are twice as likely to attempt suicide as compared to men, research shows

A Sanford Health perinatal mental health professional poses in an exam room.

Podcast: Pregnancy, pandemic and mental health

19 min ⋅ September 8th

Dr. Lea Berentson talks women's mental health during trying times

High school basketball players from opposing teams fight for the ball inside a gymnasium.

Sports psychologist helps athletes build healthy attitudes

Dr. Josefine Combs, a former athlete herself, promotes the power of resilience

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

A young designer looking stressed out while working in an office

Warning signs and ways to manage stress

Try these techniques to prevent stress from leading to health problems

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 12 min read

A Sanford Health patient checks in at the front desk with a nurse in PPE.

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Now is the time to take care of any screenings that you've put off

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

A Sanford Health provider poses with plush toys showing different emotions.

Psychologist invents toys to help children identify emotions

“Emotions are invisible, so how can I make them visible, touchable for kids?”

Carson Walker ⋅ 9 min read

Little Boy climbing through a tunnel and Playing on Playground in public park

Helping kids, teens cope with mental effects of pandemic

COVID-19 ended many social activities, important in kids' emotional development

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

An elderly woman's hands rest in her lap, while a hospital bracelet sits on her wrist

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Learn what hospitals are doing to thwart this common state of confusion

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Thoughtful pregnant woman looks out the window home. Holding a hand on the tummy. Mental health and pregnancy.

Pandemic affects mental health of pregnant women, new moms

Anxiety before birth, isolation postpartum can heighten pandemic stress

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

A young girl has an angry look on her face

Top 10 toddler discipline strategies to try

Handling tantrums well should help toddlers learn how to deal with emotions

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

From the back, you see a mom holding the hand of her daughter, who's wearing a backpack and heading back to school

Easing anxiety as kids head back to school during pandemic

Reassure kids about potential changes; share info that's appropriate for them

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

A young girl pets a Siberian husky dog outdoors

Does having a dog at home make for well-adjusted kids?

New study finds behavioral benefits for preschoolers with pups

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

Warning signs and ways to manage stress

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 12 min read

Sanford encourages video visits for regular appointments

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

5 ways to fight depression

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Keeping your heart emotionally healthy

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

Journaling can improve mental health and wellness

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read