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Found yourself down emotionally since the cold weather and snow started? A local mental health service provider said it is natural. Licensed Professional Counselor Christi Hassler said that people who struggle with isolation are at risk of negative effects from the severe weather forcing them to stay inside. She said you need to make an extra effort to take care ... Read More »

18 months into the COVID pandemic and professionals are seeing a major impact on the mental health of adolescents. The CDC recently reported a 24 percent increase in emergency room visits for kids ages 5 to 11 related to mental health emergencies. In kids aged 12-17, there was a 31 percent increase due to depression or anxiety. Local pediatric occupational ... Read More »