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Annual PIT Count shows 11% increase in local homelessness
CASPER, Wyo. — Recorded instances of homelessness in the Casper-area community are up roughly 11% from the prior…
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Improve Your Mood and Reduce Stress:Â Spend Time Outdoors
Did you know? Sunlight and outdoor activities can have a positive impact on our mental health. A study by…
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7th Annual Suicide Prevention Golf Tournament Registration is Open
Casper, WY — Team registrations and sponsorships are now being accepted for the 7th annual suicide prevention golf…
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WBI Psychiatrist Dr. Lida Prypchan publishes new short story collection
Psychiatrist and author Dr. Lida Prypchan has announced the publication of her latest work, “Laughing Tearfully,” a collection…
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Iris Clubhouse celebrates Mental Health Month with ‘Clubhouse Week of Action’
CASPER, Wyo. — The Iris Clubhouse is partnering with Fountain House and Clubhouse International for the 3rd Annual…
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Mental Health Can’t Wait: Inspire Change During Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health can’t wait. Break the silence…Ignite change. In America today, approximately one out of every five Americans is suffering…
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Natrona Collective Health Trust announces spring grant recipients
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona Collective Health Trust recently announced the recipients of its 2025 spring grant cycle.…
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He fought professionally. Now, he battles stigma of suicide through art
A teammate’s death catalyzes a former MMA fighter to take on the silence around suicide through art. Gerald…
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262 pinwheels: Children’s Advocacy Project honors children treated for abuse
CASPER, Wyo. — Exactly 262 little blue and silver pinwheels were lined up by volunteers and staff along…
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Park Ridge Psychological Services/Rocky Mountain Behavioral Health: A safe place to find yourself
CASPER, Wyo. — “You’re not alone.” For a long time — months, years, maybe even decades — that…
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Plan Now to Help Kids Stay Mentally Healthy This Summer
It is important to keep kids engaged when school lets out. Summer is a great time for kids…
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Casper to join ‘Peace in Our Cities’ network
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, the Casper City Council agreed to join the global Peace in Our Cities…
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NCSD receives online feedback to cellphone rule; public comment session a no-show
No community members attended a Natrona County School District public comment and listening session regarding a policy limiting…
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What does it mean to #BeThe1To?
Preventing suicide deaths in Wyoming is a priority at Wyoming Behavioral Institute (WBI), where staff are trained to…
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Trauma Specific Care and Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Wyoming Behavioral Institute began an internal initiative in 2024 to create a trauma-specific environment of care, where people…
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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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