Erin is a freelance writer living in Rochester. She serves on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Minnesota (NAMI SEMN) and encourages everyone to help eliminate the stigma of mental illness.
With the holiday season come gatherings of families, friends, colleagues and neighbors. In the midst of a festive whirlwind, remember the season’s joy shouldn’t come at…
Rapid innovation has brought about a surge of smartphone apps users can mix, match and personalize to enhance many components of their lives. Mental health-focused apps…
Mental health is an essential part of overall health. When we are mentally healthy, we can cope with life stresses, have positive relationships and make healthy…
Culture can create stigma or shame around mental health issues, leading to negative attitudes toward those who suffer from mental health conditions. Stigma can prevent individuals…
Traumatic experiences can bring personal strength, new possibilities and improved relationships through reflection and growth. For Courtney Lawson, marketing director at National Alliance on Mental Illness…
Wellness includes feeling fulfilled, energized, playful, focused and capable. While managing physical, mental or emotional challenges, these foundations of our well-being go a long way toward…
Correction: The print version of this article says that Traci is the executive director of Collider Foundation. She is the chair of the board of Collider…
By Erin Pagel (aka PB and Jam) Intense and tough, the world of roller derby has long been a unique form of entertainment for both athletes…
Healing comes in many forms. From our bodies physically stitching wounds back together to the power of community to hold us up, healing is a journey…
I have loved everything about this job,” says Audrey Betcher, director of Rochester Public Library (RPL), who is set to retire in March, 2022. After more…
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