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Suicide in Idaho: What You Need to Know

Suicide in Idaho: What You Need to Know

Suicide in Idaho: What You Need to Know  According to the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics: • Idaho ranks 8th highest in suicide rate in the U.S. • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Idahoans ages 15-34 • 61% of Idaho’s suicides...
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Are You SAD?

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Are You SAD?

About 10 to 20 percent of people may have mild Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is four times more common in women than in men. Although some children and teenagers get SAD, it usually doesn’t start in people younger than age 20. Your chance of getting SAD...
Meditate to a Healthier Life

Meditate to a Healthier Life

Meditation may help reduce some risk factors for heart disease, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association. Meditation has been linked to improved quality of sleep and overall well-being. It may also help lower blood pressure and help people quit...
Mental Illness in College Students Increased 16%

Mental Illness in College Students Increased 16%

One in four young adults, between the ages of 18 and 24, have a diagnosable mental illness. Mental illness and health issues in college students have increased dramatically since 2000. More than 11 percent of college students have been diagnosed or treated for anxiety...