As a helping heart for our communities, we share tips through our blog on managing mental health struggles and connecting with disability services.
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Why should we teach children about mental health?
As we continue to work to break the stigma surrounding mental health, it’s important to recognize that both adults and children need to be comfortable talking about or seeking mental health support. Kid’s mental health can affect how they reach developmental and emotional milestones, so understanding the importance of mental health in early childhood can allow young people to succeed in school and in society.
06.27.2024
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Why are early experiences important in childhood for mental health?
Early childhood mental health means reaching emotional and developmental milestones while learning social skills and how to deal with adversity. A child’s mental health affects how they think, feel and act. The importance of mental health in early childhood is clear: It plays a critical role in how children handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices.
06.25.2024
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June Is Men’s Health Month
Men, do you worry more about fixing and upkeeping items around your home than your own body? Heart of Iowa Community Services is here to show you the benefits of putting your physical and mental health first, especially this Men’s Health Month.
06.13.2024
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Benefits of taking mental health days
A single day away from work, school or other responsibilities is not a cure-all for anxiety, depression or other mental health symptoms, but it’s a good way to take a break and recharge when you need it. HICS is here to provide tips for good mental health and mental health support to all members of the community. We serve individuals from all backgrounds in Audubon, Dallas and Guthrie counties. Reach out at HICSIowa.org.
05.07.2024
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Mental Health Crisis Intervention Program Prevents Nearly 370 Central Iowans From Incarceration
Heart of Iowa Community Services is passionate about improving our communities, connecting Iowans to mental health help that gets to the root of the cause and keeping individuals out of incarceration when they could be best served through other supports. That’s why we created the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Co-Responder Program.
04.03.2024
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You’re not a ‘loser’: How to talk to kids and teens about losing the big game
Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) offers some tips on how to react when your loved one can’t seem to cope with an academic, extracurricular or social loss.
03.06.2024
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Signs, misconceptions and treatments for eating disorders
During National Eating Disorder Awareness Month, Heart of Iowa Community Services wants to bring awareness to these mental health conditions and the treatments available to Iowans. We can help you or a loved one take back control of your mental health.
02.20.2024
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Mental health, community resources available for Dallas County
Our hearts and minds are with our community. As we all cope with grief, shock, sadness, fear and other emotions, we wanted to share potentially helpful resources. As the Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services Region serving Audubon, Dallas and Guthrie counties, Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) is the go-to local resource that can listen to and support our kids and families, be there for educators in the days and weeks to come, and train law enforcement.
01.08.2024