Be Mindful

By Kyle Schmidt Your mental health isn’t affected only by what’s on your mind, it also responds to what you put in your mouth. A healthy diet is key for both physical and mental fitness, said Danna Taylor-Dryer, a CDM director of food and nutrition at ClearSky Rehabilitation. “Lack of vitamins and minerals lead to

By Marcus Clem With stigmas common about those who struggle with a psychiatric disorder, especially among people of color and patients of a low socioeconomic background, a panel discussion is set to combat misinformation. The event titled “Can You See Me? Creating a Common Language is the Recipe to End Stereotypes” will be held at

By Kyle Schmidt Drugs are a prevalent issue in St. Joseph, and while attention is generally on those who are struggling with addiction, drug use affects more than just them — it can also change the lives of friends and family. What goes on behind closed doors when living with addicts is something that can

By Kyle Schmidt While love is in the air for many right now, for some Valentine’s Day is more likely to bring feelings of loneliness and depression. For those who are single, seeing celebrations of couples in stores, on social media and just about everywhere else at this time of year can take a toll

By Kyle Schmidt It’s the job of law enforcement officers to protect the community. But what about themselves? Police, fire and emergency crews often are the first on the scene to help someone in crisis, and dealing with such trauma can take a toll on their mental health. That’s why the St. Joseph Police Department