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Casper diversion program aims to keep people with mental illness out of jail
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council voted to enter a partnership with the Wyoming Judicial…
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Drinking less alcohol is better for your health
As you think about ways to make 2025 the best year yet, consider eliminating alcohol from your routine.…
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Annual Health & Wellness Expo returning on Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Health Fairs Health & Wellness Expo will return to the Ford Wyoming Center…
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Healthy Natrona County Shares the Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are a time when everything should be merry and bright, but certain challenges around family, work,…
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You don’t have to be SAD this time of yearÂ
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects nearly 10 million Americans each year and hits those with a history of…
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Find your joy this holiday season
The holidays can be stressful. A mindfulness practice can help you stay positive and manage anxiety. Gratitude can…
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Casper, Natrona County have over $2 million from opioid settlement to spend on crisis
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper and the Natrona County Commission are in the early stages of…
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Grant supports mental health counselor hire for Rec Center Summer Camps
CASPER, Wyo. — A trained mental health professional will be on hand to provide targeted support for kids…
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Natrona County on nearly record-setting pace of suicides in ’24
NOTE: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves, please call 911. If…
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Caring for an older adult with a mental health disorder
Our population is aging, resulting in an increase in the number of older adults with mental health disorders.…
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Community partners bring ‘eye-opening’ suicide awareness campaign to Natrona County schools
“I’ve gotten a lot of suicide talks in my life going through high school,†Braxton said. “And nothing…
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Kintsugi Psychiatry is helping patients put the pieces back together
“When I was looking for a name for my practice,” began Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Teecee Hailey-Fulfer, “I wanted…
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Teen suspect in mall stabbing to get mental health evaluation in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — One of the teenagers charged with fatally stabbing 14-year-old Robert “Bobby” Maher Jr. at the Eastridge Mall…
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(PHOTOS) Community turns out for Suicide Prevention Walk
NOTE: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves, please call 911. If…
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Casper hosting Governor’s Mental Health Summit on Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Following successful events the past two years, Gov. Mark Gordon is hosting the third Governor’s…
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‘It’s affected everybody’: Casper mom navigates devastating loss by advocating suicide awareness
CASPER, Wyo. — Memories of Ava Thorson were strong among a group of people gathering in Conwell Park…
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College life, drinking, and mental health
As a new fall semester gets underway, students and educators should be aware of the fact that alcohol…
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide can be prevented. September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, our region continues to experience an increase…
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Suicide, standoff highlight police work’s strain on mental health in Wyoming
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves, please call 911. If you…
Keep readingCity seeks grant to hire counselor during Rec Center Summer Camp
“The notion of needing that type of support during the summer camp…. has become very prevalent,†the city…
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