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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Heart of Iowa expands to serve more counties in central and southwestern Iowa
If there is one thing Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) understands, it’s that all Iowans have unique needs and goals, and the way they achieve those goals is as individual as their perspectives. Our outlook on life is heavily shaped by our experiences and our community.
07.10.2024
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How is mental development important for child growth?
When we think about children’s growth, physical health often comes to mind. But children’s healthy development is much more than arguing about eating vegetables, ensuring they don’t have too much screen time and encouraging them to get active.
Kids’ mental health is an important part of overall well-being. What’s more, mental health can impact physical health. The importance of mental health in early childhood is so great that it should be considered just as crucial as physical development.
07.01.2024
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How does mental health affect children's education?
While children may not have the stressors of work, relationships, finances or parenting, there are still factors affecting a kid’s mental health. As 1 in 5 children in the U.S. experience a mental disorder (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), it’s no surprise how this can affect their performance in the classroom.
06.28.2024
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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