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Shifting Gears: We Care Conversation on Mental Health
I had the pleasure of speaking with Cody and Elisa with the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin...
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Jun 261 min read
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Cenovus & Activate Allen County
Activate Allen County says "Let's Chat" about mental health and the workplace https://www.hometownstations.com/news/noon_edition/activate...
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Apr 111 min read
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January is Mental Wellness Month
The holidays are over and although it is nice to have the hustle and bustle behind you, it can still be a struggle to mentally feel your...
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Jan 92 min read
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January Only! Chat with Chad: Q & A - Fridays at noon on Zoom
Considering booking a presentation? Not sure what topics are covered? Want to know if it's a good fit for your audience? Chat with Chad...
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Jan 71 min read
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Benefits of Gratitude
It's so easy to focus on the things going wrong in our lives, or dwell on the bad things we honestly have no control over. It's also very...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Be a Bridge
You've probably been in a position where someone you know or care about is struggling and you want to help, but don't know how. Maybe you...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Thoughts > Emotions > Reactions/Actions
The mental process is relatively simple, yet complex at the same time. A situation unfolds, your thoughts begin, emotions follow and then...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read
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Bullying and Mental Health
I think we can all agree bullying can have negative effects on a person's mental and even physical health. It creates social and...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Building a Mentally Healthy Company Culture
Employers are increasingly focused on the mental health needs of their workers, and for good reason. There has been a consistent increase...
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Jun 25, 20242 min read
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Lima Catholic Schools Positive Addiction Run
When we think of addiction, we more often than not think of vices like drugs, alcohol, and gambling. But the Lima Catholic Schools have...
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Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Pros + Cons of Summer Break
Every May or June summer break arrives and for most it’s much anticipated. Celebration and relief after a rigorous school year, students...
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
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Mother's Day
My earliest memory of my mom is her catching me trying to sneak cookie dough from the refrigerator. Another is her taking me into the...
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May 10, 20243 min read
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Happiness vs Joy
The other day as I was driving back from helping someone… I started thinking back on how my day went, and how amazing I felt throughout...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read
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Decluttering Your Life
You ever notice when you're mentally challenged with life's chaos it tends to trickle into your environment? After a busy day it's so...
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Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Self-Harm Awareness Month
Self-harm is not usually an attempt at suicide, but it does increase the risk.
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Mar 14, 20242 min read
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Social Media and Mental Health
Did you know the smart phone is likely the biggest impact on society since the Industrial Revolution? Dr. Phil was recently on The Joe...
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Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Be Kind to Your Mind... There Are Apps for That!
It's a new year and you can feel your best in 2024 by making your mental health a priority. Whether you need to focus on stress relief,...
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Jan 24, 20241 min read
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Conquering the Winter Blues
It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right? So why do so many feel down or depressed? It could be SAD. SAD is...
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Don't Walk Away
This was a recent article published by NRCA featuring Suicide Awareness along with my story. Did you know men working in construction...
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Sep 21, 202310 min read
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Watch this! 👀
I made a short appearance on the local news. Here's the video clip from the May 9th Chamber Safety Council meeting courtesy of Your...
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Aug 29, 20231 min read
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