Behavioral Health Archives - Sanford Health News

Anxiety: Young man sitting at table anxiously

Addiction can intensify in pandemic, but try to connect

Sanford behavioral health experts: Try new ways to cope, and seek help if needed

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

A man sits up on the edge of his bed, after not getting good sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep during the pandemic

Keeley Meier ⋅ 8 min read

A health care worker wearing a face mask takes a tag from a poster titled "Take What You Need"

Employee encouragement at Sanford, Good Samaritan Society

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

A woman holds a pen and notepad on her lap, in a portrait of journaling

Journaling can improve mental health and wellness

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Employee health staff members wearing masks hold a poster with hearts that spell out EMPLOYEE HEALTH: WE ARE HERE FOR YOU in a sign of encouragement

Sanford, Good Samaritan Society offer extra employee support

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

A woman stretches her arms out in front of her on the floor while sitting back on her heels in a child's pose, an example of yoga poses

Yoga: Three simple poses to try at home

Yoga can help you function better. Get started with these easy poses.

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

The silhouette of a woman standing in front of a window holding a cup of coffee, in a possible pose of mindfulness

Mindfulness: How health care workers can manage stress

Mindfulness practices can help in the midst of COVID-19 care

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

A woman's arms are lifted and outstretched in an image of resilience

Practicing resilience helps with challenges like pandemic

Try these strategies to help improve your ability to cope with difficulties

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

Piles of chips sit on an open laptop near the keyboard.

How to avoid stress eating while you stay home

Nutritionist encourages portion control and mindfulness to avoid 'quarantine 15'

Keeley Meier ⋅ 7 min read

A mother sits at a desk attempting to work from home while her young daughter stands on the back of her chair

Working from home: Healthy ways to juggle new demands

Suddenly working from the home office? Tips for your physical and mental health

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

How to maintain a healthy mind through COVID-19 pandemic

Pull up a chair and talk mental health with Dr. Craig Uthe

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Greg Wilcox speaks to a group of people scattered at tables.

Keeping a positive mindset amid COVID-19 pandemic

Fear is a natural response. Here are 5 tips for managing it

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Focus on your behaviors to relieve coronavirus anxiety

Fear is natural, psychologist says, but let wisdom and logic be your guide

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

School-age boy dances in kitchen in red and white striped pajamas and socks. Behind him is a Happy Valentine's Day banner spelled out in heart shapes.

Keeping your heart emotionally healthy

Connect what you're thinking, feeling and doing, says pediatric chaplain

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

A farmstead with grain bins and a barn stands in the background, reflected in a body of water in the foreground. Flooding has made farming a challenge.

When farming stresses pile up, there is help and hope

Downturn in ag economy and unpredictable weather make a farmer's job tough

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 18 min read

The fight against anxiety

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

Postpartum mental health: Caring for moms in-house

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

When media changes adolescent moods & anxiety

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 10 min read

School refusal: Learn signs, causes and how to help your kid

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Meth epidemic poses health dangers across lifespan

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read