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Let us help you prepare for the school year September 12, 2024 SCWellness 5:05 pm Spruce Canyon Wellness is hosting a Back-to-School Organization group session for college students. The session will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2024, at Spruce Canyon Wellness, 310 S. 26th St., Spearfish, SD. We know the beginning…

September is National Suicide Prevention Month September 12, 2024 SCWellness 5:04 pm September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention, remember those lost to suicide, and share hope. It also recognizes the people, families, and communities that have been impacted by suicide.  Suicide is the second leading cause of…

Celebrate self-care in August with National Wellness Month August 9, 2024 SCWellness 8:53 pm August is National Wellness Month, which focuses on self-care, stress management, and healthy routines to promote overall health and wellness. Mental health professionals advocate doing things for yourself every day that promote your mental, physical, and emotional health. National Wellness Month…

Bebe Moore Campbell legacy continues to help minorities talk about mental health June 26, 2024 SCWellness 7:18 pm In 2008, Congress declared July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, to inspire others to identify and address the unique challenges that underrepresented groups face.  Imagine you’re struggling with a mental illness. Maybe…

June: National PTSD Awareness Month June 1, 2024 SCWellness 12:10 am June is National PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educate people on the condition and help those who are experiencing it find the support they need.  Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a common mental health condition caused by traumatic events in a…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month May 6, 2024 SCWellness 9:09 pm May is Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight mental health education and resources through media, local events, and digital campaigns.  Mental health matters. Maintaining good mental health is a key part of a person’s overall physical and emotional health. While everyone experiences difficulties…

Sexual Assault Awareness, National Counseling Awareness and Alcohol Awareness month in April April 17, 2024 SCWellness 10:56 pm There are several important awareness campaigns in April, including Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Counseling Awareness Month, and Alcohol Awareness Month.  We encourage others to learn more about each important topic. Here is a little more information…

What is World Bipolar Day? March 20, 2024 SCWellness 10:22 pm Winston Churchill once said “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”  He made good on that promise, and in 1953 he won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical works. He is now remembered as a soldier, statesman,…

Healthy Relationships in February February 13, 2024 SCWellness 9:55 pm Healthy relationships are a vital part of a happy, fulfilling life. In addition to its more famous holiday – Valentine’s Day – February is Healthy Relationships Month.  While Valentine’s Day typically emphasizes romantic relationships, Healthy Relationships Month seeks to understand and celebrate all types of…

Why is SAD recognized in January and what is it? January 12, 2024 SCWellness Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the winter when daylight hours are shorter. While it is not recognized as a formal event in January, this is the time…