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March 03, 2021

7 suicide myths and facts to know for everyone's safety

Suicide is a large and growing public health problem. In the United States, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. It was responsible for more than 47,000 deaths in 2017, resulting in about one death every 11 minutes. Because this is a growing problem, it's especially important to separate suicide myths from facts. Review these common myths and know the facts so if you're ever in a position to help you can do so.

March 01, 2021

What you need to know about suicide prevention

Suicide is a large and growing public health problem Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for more than 47,000 deaths in 2017, resulting in about one death every 11 minutes. Every year, many more people think about or attempt suicide than die by suicide. In 2017, 10.6 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million made a plan, and 1.4 million attempted suicide. Source: CDC

February 08, 2021

Lazy Dietitian - Potato Sausage Hash

As a dietitian, I value food that is both nutrient-dense and delicious. But like many of you, I usually want to get in and out of the kitchen as quickly as possible. To that end, I am always on the lookout for what I call “healthy-ish convenience foods.” These are foods that won’t make big sacrifices on nutrition or flavor, but they will save time and effort in the kitchen. And while I have dubbed myself the “Lazy Dietitian,” I like to think of it as efficiency, not laziness!

February 03, 2021

Life Beyond Your Caregiving Role

“I matter. My life matters. My feelings matter. I am doing powerful, important work for my loved one — but I still matter.” — Cindy Laverty We all want to feel like we have a purpose in life. Some caregivers find their purpose in caregiving, but many do not. Instead, many caregivers accept the caregiver role out of a sense of duty, loyalty and love. Caregiving is not what brings excitement to their lives.