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A Journey to Health: Support Through Mental & Physical Struggles

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How One Woman Overcame Challenges with Her Doctor’s Support “I faced several challenges with my mental and physical health, and I knew something had to change,” Samantha said. Depression and anxiety were overwhelming me, leading to sleep problems, irritability, constant headaches, and a sense of lost purpose. On top of that, being overweight was impacting […]

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September Is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

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As we enter September, a month dedicated to suicide prevention and awareness, it’s an important time to reflect on the significance of mental health and the role we can all play in supporting one another. At Exemplar Care, our mission is to provide accessible, personalized, compassionate care to our community, and part of that commitment […]

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What is self-care and how can you practice it?

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Care For Your Mental Health The World Health Organization’s definition of self-care is “The ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider”. Essentially, self-care is about looking after yourself to stay healthy. This way, […]

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Women’s Health: Your Path to Well-being Through the Years

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Each year, National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, urging women and girls to prioritize their health. The focus in 2024,  is on empowering women to seize control of their health journeys and addressing health concerns specific to women. Taking care of yourself encompasses nurturing your physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. From […]

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Hy-Vee Health’s Holistic Approach to Mental Health

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Hy-Vee is raising awareness of the impact of mental health in the nation and how to support the millions who are affected. We’ve created a series of videos providing important information and helpful advice from a team of health and wellness professionals at Hy-Vee. Dr. Daniel Fick, Chief […]

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Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care Can Help With Holiday Health Problems

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Let us make sure that health concerns don’t take over your celebrations. The holidays are a time of celebration, but they also come with certain health hazards. Whether it’s an injury during decorating or increased blood pressure from excess food, you need to be careful this holiday season. We’ve outlined 3 common health problems that […]

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Part 1: Combatting The Stigma Around Mental Illness 

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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have a mental health problem, and 24.7 % of those with mental illnesses have unmet treatment needs. Something that affects your thinking, feeling or mood is referred to as a mental health condition. It presents differently in different people, […]

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Part 2: Overcoming The Stigma Of Mental Illness

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When someone has an unfavorable opinion of you because you have a characteristic or personal attribute that is seen to be, or actually is a disadvantage, this is known as a stigma. Negative attitudes and views against people with mental illnesses are unfortunately frequent. Stigmas can also lead to discrimination. Some of the harmful effects […]

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Part 3: Talking about Mental Health

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  Diagnosing a mental health condition is an important first step, as well as outlining preferences and goals. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment, but a combination of therapy, medication, and self-care make recovery a reality for most people experiencing mental illness.   One important way to help people take the first step in addressing their mental […]

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Part 4: Three Tips to Support Someone with a Mental Illness 

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May has been used across the world as Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949. Each year, Mental Health America chooses a theme. The theme for 2022 is Back to Basics which focuses on teaching people the fundamentals of mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted everyone. The Kaiser Family Foundation found that during the pandemic, 4 […]

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