PrairieCare’s Post

Despite the many eager cabin-goers and seemingly happy festival attendees, you or someone you know may start to feel down despite the sunny weather. Fueled by high expectations and FOMO from those around us, people can get summer depression. Yes, this is real, even for Minnesotans who cherish the summertime. Learn how it happens, the signs to watch for, and ways to help: https://ow.ly/ctA450SzNbB #SummerBreak #SummerDepression #Depression #MentalHealthAwareness #FOMO

The youth mental health crisis seems like an impossible feat to overcome. But by focusing on each patient and their needs, we CAN make a difference, especially when we come together. The Mental Health Collaboration Hub (MHCH) helps care providers do exactly that. Through the secure portal, users can connect youth in a boarding situation, such as an ER, to a treatment setting based on their unique needs. With the help of our community, we can help youth when they need it most. Become a star thrower today by joining our community of virtual community of providers: https://ow.ly/JXPc50SyUxW #MentalHealth #OnlineCommunity #TogetherForMentalHealth #ConnectToCare #HealthcareSupport

You might know PrairieCare as a psychiatric hospital for youth—but that’s not entirely true! We now treat anyone 35 and younger, a big milestone for mental health treatment in our community. After expanding our hospital expansion in the fall, our team embraced a new young adult population and gained the skills to evolve our care the way our community’s needs change. Today, we confidently provide care to an expanded age range into adulthood with a continuum of outpatient care to continue the healing process. Learn about accessing immediate care at our hospital for anyone 35 and younger: https://ow.ly/s5rF50SyajM #PsychiatricHospital #ImmediateCare #MentalHealth #YoungAdultMentalHealth #MentalHealthcare #Therapy

Our team had a fantastic time at the Twin Cities Pride Festival last weekend! It’s always a weekend filled with joy and honor as we connect with folks throughout the state. Thank you to everyone who visited us, picked an affirmation for Pride, and shared their mental health journeys. #PrideMonth #TwinCitiesPride #PrideFestival #LGBTQIA

Minnesotans expect an enjoyable summer filled with cabin trips, boat rides, and warm weather. But what if your summer months don’t live up to the hype? In the latest episode of the “Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.” podcast, Bryan Piatt and PrairieCare psychologist Dr. Anastasia Ristau discuss how summer can introduce challenges despite the season. Learn how to build structure in the summer, manage expectations, and understand the FOMO we may experience. Listen now: https://ow.ly/EpUM50SpC49 #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealthResource #Healing #Treatment #Therapy #Podcast

We had an exciting weekend in St. Paul at Family Fun Day, supported by Twin Cities Pride! There were plenty of activities for LGBTQIA+ families to enjoy together, including making friendship bracelets at the PrairieCare tent. It was a wonderful day celebrating Pride together, building community, and sharing our services with families throughout the Twin Cities. Were you unable to attend the event? No problem! We will be at the Twin Cities Pride Festival at booth #459 in Loring Park on June 29 and 30. Come get some fun mental health merchandise, learn about our services, and chat with our team. See you there! #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA #Therapy #FriendshipBracelets #BuildingCommunity

PrairieCare is celebrating 10 years in Rochester! This anniversary is a significant milestone for us, and it holds much meaning for Matt Petersen, RN, our Southern Minnesota Regional Operations Director. He helped PrairieCare at the start in Rochester, hoping to fill a gap in the community. Today, we have seen immense change, growing from a team of 7 to about 50 caring individuals. “Our consistent growth I think helps confirm that we are helping make a difference in people's lives,” said Matt. “An accomplishment I am quite proud of has been our ability to try and meet the community's needs.” Over the years, Rochester has continued to evolve based on the community’s needs. Their team has introduced new adult programming and even specialty tracks focused on disordered eating, Mental Illness/Chemical Dependency, and more. We want to thank our dedicated and caring team members who have contributed to this milestone, including our community partners who have welcomed us and supported our mission of providing the community with the psychiatric care they truly need. #Anniversary #MentalHealth #Rochester #Therapy

Just this week, we expanded treatment at our hospital to include people 35 and younger who are experiencing severe mental health symptoms. Since opening our young adult unit in the fall of 2023, we continue to see an increased need throughout the state, and through our flex unit, we can now accommodate a larger age range. We hope this new milestone helps us care for more young adults when they need it most. Learn more about our hospital and our immediate admission option: https://ow.ly/KcnT50Sm13V

Sometimes, we hear professionals and community members discussing how our services are always full. Whether those assumptions are based on the uptick of mental health challenges, seasonality of programming needs, or other factors, we break it all down on our blog. Learn how potential patients access services at PrairieCare, tips for referring professionals, how waitlists work, criteria that could exclude a patient from a program, and more. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ewPb50SkqnY #MentalHealth #Blog #Referral #MentalHealthServices