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Executive Director Deidre Ashley writes the column Sound Mind for our local paper, the Jackson Hole News & Guide. Check back for additional articles, news and events for Mental Wellness in Jackson Hole.

Mental health starts with awareness

May 11, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month is upon us. The month of May has been recognized to bring awareness to this important topic since 1949.

Alcohol can heighten depression

March 30, 2022

As we head into April and spring break, along with celebrating the coming of spring it seems like a relevant time to talk about alcohol awareness.

Change can challenge mental health

February 16, 2022

What does change have to do with mental health? Great question. How we deal with change and view it can have a significant impact on mental health.

Loneliness a highlight of health survey

October 13, 2021

This last week some of the results from the Mental Wellbeing Survey, a component of the Behavioral Health Needs Assessment, were reviewed and discussed in a town hall forum.

Community awareness can help mental health struggles

September 1, 2021

It never ceases to amaze me what an amazing and complicated thing a community is — always changing and interconnected.

What to do if someone is not OK

July 21, 2021

One positive thing that has come out of the pandemic: Not only are we more OK with being not OK, but we are also taking time to reconnect with others and have real conversations.