Life Simplified

We all know what "fine" means.  In this episode, we're discussing what to do someone one you care about says they're fine and you know they're not AND what you can say when you're not "fine."

Download the Mental Health Month toolkit from Mental Health America here. 

Take a Mental Health Test here. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  The Crisis Text Line can also be reached by texting HELLO to 741741.

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Consumer negative news can have a staggering affect on mental health.  In this episode, we discuss how negative news coverages impacts mental health and how we can protect our mental health.

Download the Mental Health Month toolkit from Mental Health America here. 

Take a Mental Health test here. 

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting HELLO to 741741.

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It's Mental Health Awareness Month.  We're using the Mental Health Month Toolkit from Mental Health America.  We encourage you to download your own toolkit here. 

Take a mental health test at https://mhascreening.org

If you are in a mental health crisis, help is available.  Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Reach the Crisis text line by texting Hello to 741741.

We're finishing up the garden discussion by digging in to herbs and food preservation.  

For more information:

Savor the Flavor

Ball Recipes

National Center for Home Food Preservation

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In this episode, we're digging into gardening with children...the benefits, where to start, safety considerations, and ideas for including children in the process.

For more information:

PennState Extension: Gardening with Young Children

Rutgers: Gardening Activities for Youth

PennState Extension: Plant the Seeds of Gardening with Children's Books

Growing Good Kids Book Awards

PennState Extension: Indoor Winter Garden Fun for Children

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Protect your senses and cover your toes!  We're talking garden safety in this episode and end with an opportunity to #bedazzleyourtools.  

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For more information:

Tips on Staying Safe while Gardening-Rice County Extension

Sun Safety-Ohio State University Extension

Summer Sun Safety Tips-Alabama A & M & Auburn Universities

Prevent Injury in the Garden-Utah State University

If you're on the fence about gardening, these surprising benefits might just convince you.  If you #walkinthedirt or use try one of #plateitupkyproud recipes, let us know by commenting on our social media page or emailing [email protected] .

For More Information:

8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening

Plate it Up Kentucky Proud Recipes

During April, we'll dig in to all things gardening.  In this episode, we'll look at the different types of gardening and tips to get started gardening.

For more information:

University of New Hampshire: Getting Started with Gardening

Illinois Extension: Starting a Garden-Types of Gardens

University of Florida Extension: Types of Gardens

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March is Living Well Month. We don't often think about how our environment can affect our well-being.  Today, we dive in.

For more information:

Northwestern University-Environmental Wellness

American Nurse Today-9 Dimensions of Wellness

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March is Living Well Month.  In this episode, we will focus on a relatively ignored aspect of wellness, occupational wellness.

For more information:

University of New Hampshire-Occupational Wellness

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