Dear Partners,
While it may be the dead of winter and there still isn't much to do these days, we can observe and celebrate American Heart Month. Take some time to focus on the health of your heart. It's one of our most vital organs and often we forget that our daily choices have a huge impact on our heart health.
Mental and physical health are both so important when evaluating our wellness. This is also a hard time of year for those with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Seasonal Depression, especially with the restrictions of COVID.
There is always something we can do to improve our health. Try some of the tips in this newsletter and see if they make a difference. And, as always, prioritize self care when other health metrics may be falling short.
Take heart and stay warm out there!
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-Your partners at Beyond the Save
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American Heart Month is dedicated to improving the heart health of all Americans. You may not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Cardiovascular diseases (heart disease and stroke combined) kill about 2,300 people a day.
Consider the facts:
- Heart disease kills more people than all forms of cancer combined.
- Heart attacks affect about 1.3 million people each year.
- 83% believe that heart attacks can be prevented but aren’t motivated to do anything.
- 72% of Americans don’t consider themselves at risk for heart disease.
- And 58% put no effort into improving their heart health.
The good news is that heart disease is preventable in most cases by making better choices, which include not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, treating high blood pressure, getting at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, and getting regular checkups. All of these choices can have a huge benefits beyond heart health, including an impact on mental health and overall wellbeing.
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Opioid Misuse Prevention Webinar (CEU opportunity)
Recognizing, Preventing, and Treatment of Opioid Misuse in Rural Communities
Thursday, February 25, 2021
1 - 2 p.m. EST
Online Webinar via Zoom with the Prevention Network
Presented by MSU Extension MiSUPER staff
Opioid Use Disorder is a complex problem that can affect anyone. However, individuals in rural areas often face additional challenges and risk factors, such as isolation, unemployment, and poverty. Limited resources for prevention, education, treatment and recovery further compound the problem.
This FREE webinar aims to open a dialogue about Opioid Use Disorder and how the Opioid Epidemic has affected Michiganders. It will outline treatment and recovery options and how you can support someone who is in recovery.
You will receive the Zoom webinar link and password after registration.
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Continuing Education Credit: Participants can receive one MCBAP or Social Work continuing education credit hour (approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative - Approval #111820-00) for attending the webinar. If you would like to receive a certificate of attendance or CE credit, please plan to attend the full webinar to receive further instructions on submitting a request. |
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. If you struggle with SAD, it usually begins and ends about the same time every year. There are SAD variations for each season, but commonly people struggle during the fall and winter months, especially in the UP. COVID has had an impact on many people's mental health as well as our behaviors, and you might be experiencing symptoms of SAD for the first time.
Signs and symptoms of SAD may include:
- Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day
- Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Having low energy
- Having problems with sleeping
- Experiencing changes in your appetite or weight
- Feeling sluggish or agitated
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Feeling hopeless, worthless or guilty
- Having frequent thoughts of death or suicide
It's normal to have days when you feel down. But if you're having more bad days than good ones, make an appointment to see your doctor or therapist. There are ways to help mitigate the symptoms of SAD.
Don't brush off that yearly feeling as simply a case of the "winter blues" or a seasonal funk that you have to tough out on your own. Take steps today to work toward improving your seasonal mental health, like getting more sunlight, exercising, and eating well.
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National Alliance For Medication Assisted (NAMA) Recovery Weekly MAT Webinar
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Each Thursday NAMA Recovery hosts a webinar for MAT Advocates across the United States. You can sign up via Facebook or get the zoom information here.
Each webinar is from 8 pm - 9:30 pm.
NAMA Recovery is an organization comprised of patients and health care professionals who are supporters of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). They have thousands of members worldwide and many chapters in the United States.
The primary objective of NAMA Recovery is to destigmatize the use of and advocating for those who benefit from MAT treatment. NAMA Recovery strives to confront the negative stereotypes that impact the self-esteem and worth of many MAT patients and empower them to continue to seek MAT.
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MHFA Classes for EMS
One of Beyond the Save's goals is to train EMS providers in Mental Health First Aid. These classes will be open to any EMS
across the UP and will be free of charge.
Mental Health First Aid for EMS teaches you how to identify, understand
and respond to signs of mental illnesses and Substance Use Disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or Substance Use problem
and help connect them to the appropriate care. It focuses on the unique experiences and needs of firefighters and EMS personnel and is a valuable resource that can make a difference in their lives, their coworkers’ and families’ lives, and the communities they serve.
Plan Ahead - Class Dates for 2021:
In Person
March 6th, 2021 8am - 4pm (Details - TBA)
Virtual:
March 17th, 12pm – 4pm
April 15th, 12pm – 4pm
May 18th, 12pm – 4pm
June 9th, 12pm – 4pm
The virtual class consists of a 2 hour self-guided portion and a 4 hour virtual class. In person classes are 8 hours. Register here. More classes can be offered to meet demand. Contact Ellen Lindblom for more information at elindblom@glrc.org or 906-228-9699, ext 1011.
*GLRC also offers MHFA class for the community. Please contact Ellen if you are interested in hosting a class.
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Join the National Council for Behavioral Health's next virtual town hall of the "Wellbeing Wednesdays" series on February 24th from 2-3pm ET.
Compassion fatigue. Staff burnout. Back-to-work anxiety. Employee turnover. There’s no shortage of workforce-related obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic. How do you keep your employees engaged during these difficult times? What steps can you take to recruit and retain essential staff? How can you maintain your company culture?
Get the solutions, strategies and answers to these questions and get the tools you need to boost your workforce – register for the virtual town hall today!
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The Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center (UMTRC) provides a comprehensive set of telehealth clinical and technical assistance services within Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. This is a grant funded program and offers services at no charge.
Many of the resources UMTRC offers are related to reimbursement and development of sustainable telehealth programs.
To utilize the UMTRC, call or email them any time to learn more about their program and discuss the telehealth landscape. They can provide each client up to 10 hours of free technical assistance per year.
Requests for assistance can be made at 855-283-3734, ext 238, or by emailing info@umtrc.org.
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Submit your answer and be entered into a drawing to win a $20 gift card!
Congratulations to our January Winner - Sylvia!
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Recipe to Try - Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken |
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Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken has just 5 ingredients, takes minutes to prepare, and let the Crock Pot do the rest! Serve over rice, in a lettuce wrap, or however you like!
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This project and website is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,000,000 with no percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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Beyond the Save
97 South Fourth St., Suite C
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 228-9699
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