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Using smartphones to understand eating disorders
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Practicing mindfulness can ease pandemic worry
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How to find a mental health provider
Depending on what you're looking for, there will be a provider that fits your needs
How to talk about suicide with friends, loved ones
We can all do our part to prevent suicide, communicate first
The Behavioral Health Bridge
Partnership with University of North Dakota promotes behavioral health treatment and addresses current needs
How an embedded therapist helps prevent suicide
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, Sanford providers say you're not alone
Meet Chelsea Christensen, an Integrated Health Therapist
Providing patients with quick access to behavioral health support
Introducing the Health & Wellness Podcast: IHT at Sanford
Program supports mental health with integrated therapists in primary care clinics
Podcast: Suicide prevention and awareness
Women are twice as likely to attempt suicide as compared to men, research shows
Podcast: Pregnancy, pandemic and mental health
Dr. Lea Berentson talks women's mental health during trying times
Recent Stories
Sanford Health idea challenge takes on suicide prevention
Pandemic has worsened suicide risk for patients and those who care for them
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8 tips to help your child have a positive body image
Teach your child about a healthy lifestyle instead of focusing on appearance
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Veteran living at Good Samaritan Society wins literary award
Bob Worthington chronicles life as an infantry combat advisor in Vietnam
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‘Psychological PPE’ resources offered for front-line workers
Dr. Craig Uthe and Dr. Jeffrey Leichter share wellness message with employees
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Sanford cares for its caregivers as human beings first
Caregivers feel pandemic stressors too, and Sanford Health is here to help
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Finding relief from SAD during pandemic presents challenges
Staying safe from COVID-19 and wintertime blues will require creativity
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Help line answers call to support ND medical community
Reach for Resilience is staffed by health care workers, for health care workers
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How coaches, parents can counsel athletes through pandemic
Communication the key for athletes who may be missing out on sports
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Sanford, UND unveil Behavioral Health Bridge
Website aims to limit long-term mental health effects from COVID-19 pandemic
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Sanford Health creates task force to help prevent suicide
Calls to suicide help lines have grown 300% nationwide during COVID-19 pandemic
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How to ask if someone might be thinking about suicide
⋅ 16 min read Preventive health screenings you should not postpone
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Children's Health
- Turn your toddler’s bathtime battles into good clean fun
- Self-care and mindfulness benefit the whole family
- How to help when your child is bullied – or bullying others
- Surgeon develops scheduling software for busy sim center
- 10-year-old cancer survivor connects with kids, families
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Research
- Using smartphones to understand eating disorders
- A year inside COVID-19 Incident Command at Sanford Health
- A clue to the causes of kidney disease: It’s in your cells
- NFL Alumni, Sanford Health team up on lifelong player health
- Child’s memory inspires gift for childhood cancer research
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Senior Services
- Couple holds hands for first time in a year at Society
- Simple hug becomes powerful embrace during reunion
- Health systems partner to make senior communities safe
- Looking back: One year of COVID-19 at Good Samaritan Society
- Vaccination rates high, COVID-19 numbers low at Society
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Sports
- SD All-Star weekend set for April 16-17
- Hockey Hall of Fame member Grant Fuhr added to Legends lineup
- 155 teams to take part in AAU Grand Prix Volleyball Tournament at Sanford Sports Complex
- Sanford Golf and Sioux Falls Golf partner to bring health and golf benefits to community
- Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends unveils 2021 celebrities
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