Author: Alexandra Smith, LPCC – Therapist Studies show that women are diagnosed with depression at twice the rate of men. But is depression really more common for women – or do the signs get missed among men? In his book “I Don’t Want to...
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Our Perinatal Mental Health Team at PrairieCare would like to reach out to all of you who may be struggling to stay afloat right now. You may feel lost in this new world of “quarantines” and “social distancing.” You may be pregnant and filled...
More InfoSocial Media: 6 Tips for Mindfulness
By April Knipfer – LICSW Over the last decade, social media has transformed our relationships, and the ways we interact with others. In many ways, this is a great thing. We have the ability to seek information, and keep in touch with people...
More InfoThe Potential Power of Attending a Perinatal Outpatient Program
By Chelsea Elker – Psychiatric Technician This story is for any mom or mom-to-be who might be struggling with difficult thoughts or feelings related to motherhood right now. The following my journey through early motherhood, and my...
More InfoStillpoint Engage: A Year of Celebration
Stillpoint Engage celebrated it’s one year anniversary in December 2019. A night of celebration was had, complete with a silent auction, food, moving stories and an elders drum circle. A sense of gratitude to their supporters was felt in the air...
More InfoRelationships… “So what do we do?”
So what do we do when tension, stress or conflict is a part of our relationships with a significant person in our lives? You know, that special relationship that gets your heart racing. That partner that you spent Saturday together going to the...
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PrairieCare’s Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL) was awarded the Gold Award (community-based program) from the American Psychiatric Association PAL was created for use by medical professionals to address the shortage of child and adolescent...
More InfoClinical Pearls For Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
By Dr. Sara Polley, M.D. Establish your comfort level. Each one of us are individuals with our own feelings and beliefs about substance use. We all have our own tolerance for risk in working with individuals with serious health concerns. It is...
More InfoTransition from Summer to School [Like a Boss]
By Anastasia Sullwold Ristau, PhD, Licensed Psychologist Clinical Supervisor of all youth Intensive Outpatient Programs within PrairieCare Medical Group This time of year is one transition after another. Changing from summer to school schedules...
More InfoA Time of Transition
Summer is here, hip-hip-hurray, the cheers will go. Especially after such a long winter of snow, polar-vortexes and the buzzing stress of work, school and after school activities. Summer, through the lens of media is a time for celebration, a...
More InfoMental Health Challenges Don’t Take a Holiday By: Anastasia Sullwold Ristau, PhD, LP
A Hard Holiday Season Is Not a Parent Fail! Oh boy, the holidays are just around the corner. Many of us parents say it every year – how is it already coming up on Thanksgiving and aaaaack that means the next holiday is just __ days away! It’s...
More InfoEarly Identification + Early Interventions = Improved Health Outcomes for the Treatment of Psychosis By: Suzanne Jasberg, MD
In the current culture when one develops symptoms of illness or injury, they perhaps wait a few days to see if it gets better. They may take some over the counter medications; or take a day off to rest. If the issue persists for a few days or...
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