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Respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) return to communities every fall and winter, contributing to missed school and work, disrupted family routines and increased health care visit...

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Women's Health, Behavioral Health

1 in 5 women face mental health challenges after childbirth

Thursday, May 7, 2026

About 1 in 5 women experience a maternal mental health condition after childbirth, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA). Experts say it is important to recognize when common emotional changes signal something more ...

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Behavioral Health

Beyond the Game: Student-athletes face growing pressure both on and off the field

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

For many student-athletes, packed schedules have become the norm. Practices, games, school responsibilities, and other commitments can fill nearly every part of the day, with little time for rest. That constant pace, ...

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Behavioral Health

When drinking feels normal, warning signs are easy to miss

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Excessive alcohol use is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States, responsible for nearly 180,000 deaths each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even with that level of impact...

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Behavioral Health

Ongoing Mental Health Challenges Facing Adolescents

Monday, March 2, 2026

World Teen Mental Wellness Day, observed March 2, highlights the continued challenges facing adolescents and their families. Behavioral health professionals at Aspirus Health say many of those challenges stem from disruptions that...

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Behavioral Health

When Eating Disorders Affect the Whole Family

Monday, February 23, 2026

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect the entire family. Many people associate them with food or weight changes, but the impact often reaches beyond eating habits and into relationships, routines, a...

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Behavioral Health

Managing Substance Use in the New Year

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Now that the New Year is a few weeks underway, many people are reflecting on the goals they set earlier in January. For individuals working to manage substance use or maintain recovery, this point in the year can be especially cha...

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Behavioral Health

Mental Health Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

One in five adults in the United States experience mental illness each year according to the National Alliance on Mental Health, yet many hesitate to seek help because of stigma, fear, or uncertainty. This May, in recognition of M...

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Behavioral Health

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Less light can mean darker moods

Friday, October 21, 2022

Does your mood seem to mirror the seasons - growing darker as the winter days get shorter and lifting as the brighter days of summer approach? You could have a condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a ...

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Respiratory illness season approaches: Health experts encourage early prevention

Vaccination, hygiene and other preventive steps can help reduce the impact of flu, COVID-19 and RSV this fall and winter

1 in 5 women face mental health challenges after childbirth

Beyond the Game: Student-athletes face growing pressure both on and off the field

When drinking feels normal, warning signs are easy to miss

Ongoing Mental Health Challenges Facing Adolescents

When Eating Disorders Affect the Whole Family

Managing Substance Use in the New Year

Mental Health Awareness Month

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Less light can mean darker moods