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Legislation Changes for Retirement Assets

January 31st, 2023

In late 2022, Congress passed a piece of legislation that makes significant changes to rules for retirement assets, including Required Minimum Distributions and Qualified Charitable Distributions. This legislation, called SECURE 2.0, addresses some of the same areas as its predecessor, […]

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Program Feature: Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS)

January 31st, 2023

Across 9 locations, People Incorporated offers Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) to individuals in need of mental health, medical, and/or substance use care. In these inpatient, 24-hour, supervised settings, clients work with a team of social workers, mental health practitioners, […]

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February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month

January 31st, 2023

Mental health touches most, if not all, aspects of our lives. Many physical health conditions are intrinsically connected to our mental health, and eating disorders are no exception. February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. Cheri Kuhn, a licensed psychologist with […]

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Spotlight: Inspiring client story

December 16th, 2022

Dave was living in Duluth when his unaddressed mental illness turned into a crisis. Dave was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 16 years old after a car accident caused a brain injury, and he has experienced bouts of anxiety […]

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The Public Library: An Ever-Evolving Community Space

December 9th, 2022

People Incorporated’s Training Institute and Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL) have been partnering for over a year to conduct situational awareness and resiliency skills training with SPPL staff following some safety incidents that occurred earlier in the summer and […]

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How to Encourage Someone to Seek Professional Support for their Mental Health

June 9th, 2022

It’s painful to see a loved one struggling with their mental health. When it comes to mental illness, the path to recovery may not always seem straightforward. Perhaps you feel lost about what kind of care your loved one might need, or maybe they have reservations about talking to a professional, or they fear seeking help because they don’t know what to expect.

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Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Access: Transportation

April 12th, 2022

One of the over-arching goals of People Incorporated’s programming is to “improve the quality of life for individuals and families experiencing barriers to mental health and wellness.” One common barrier to providing mental health care for many individuals is transportation.

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The Antidote to Burnout is Not “Self-Care”

April 12th, 2022

Russ Turner, Director of the People Incorporated Training Institute, discusses how to manage burnout and compassion fatigue. He says that the real antidote to burnout is a feeling of competency and confidence in what you’re doing. Once you’ve removed what you don’t need, you can add things back in where you feel competent, in control, and content. This is the pathway out of burnout.

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Embedded Mental Health Professional Joins Blaine Police

April 1st, 2022

Our social worker, Amanda Terwey, talks with North Metro TV about her role as an embedded mental health professional with the Coon Rapids Police Department and Blaine Police Department. Terwey proactively responds to crisis calls with police officers and gets people the support they need when they need it – helping close gaps in care.

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Social Media and Mental Health: Not a Match

March 9th, 2022

Russ Turner, the Director of the People Incorporated Training Institute, discusses how social media affects our mental health and strategies to support better well-being. Learn ways to improve your relationship with screen time and your mental health.

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