New research shows that exercise can be as effective as medication for treating depression. This article explores what the study found, why movement matters for mental health, and how physical activity can be a powerful, accessible tool for healing alongside other treatments.

“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ― Voltaire

“No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot.” — Mark Twain

https://t.co/qxTkI461YD

https://t.co/ZPJFxlySWj

It's National Bird Day! Birdwatching is a fantastic way to explore public lands, but fair warning: it’s addictive. Soon, you’ll be dreaming of crests, calls, and colors and finding any excuse to wander into nature to look at birds. Photo by Augustus Forrest

Skill that you could use with your child right now: Join us for a 60 minute conversation for parents and caregivers on Wednesdays, January 28, - June 24, 5:00-6:00 PM at the Shakopee Resource Center or on Zoom https://t.co/AH1GAtcb8l

Attention parents and teachers of high schoolers! Encourage your students to enter the Presidential 1776 Award civics competition, testing students in grades 9-12 on our nation's founding history: https://t.co/AQCAKgEMG7 #America250

You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall, the most famous nuthatch of all…🎵 Photo by Patrick Myers / NPS

Japanese photographer captures the magical moment where the star Sirius B perfectly aligns with a tree top. The perfect Christmas tree. [🎄 KAGAYA_11949] [📍 Hokkaido]

https://t.co/guYOPSqFD7

A re you a graduate student? P assionate about AI? P oised for an international career? L ooking to learn more? Y ou should apply for #GSP64! HERE: https://t.co/gA0rhz8VDn

https://t.co/5vcS6XRNtv

In the early 1900s, wild turkeys were nearly extinct. Thanks to conservation efforts, their population count today is approximately 6.5 million, with ranges expanding in many areas. Next time you spot a wild turkey, remember this amazing rebound! Happy Thanksgiving! 📸USFWS

So if you find yourself feeling anxious for the holidays, you are certainly not alone. Here are a few steps you can take to prioritize your mental health during this hectic season: 1. Accept Your Feelings The holidays can bring up a range of emotions for people. Sometimes you

The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and coming together, but a lot of times they end up being full of stress. Learn about why the holidays can be so stressful, and what you can do before, during, and after the holidays to navigate that stress. Join us on Thursday, December

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member. Violence against women and girls must end. Learn more in the latest update from @UN_Women & @UNODC on Tuesday's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: https://t.co/X1oQWT88hl

Guidance on policy and strategic actions for mental health and the education sector provides policy directives and strategic actions to create safe and inclusive learning environments, integrate mental health into curricula, reduce academic pressures, and offer psychosocial

Anxiety is on the rise in 2025, according to a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association, which found that 43% of U.S. adults reported they felt more anxious. https://t.co/PXRLno89Wz

NAMI Grand Rapids Area is hosting a class on Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. The class is free, includes a light lunch, and is facilitated by trained individuals who have experience with mental illnesses professionally or in their family. https://t.co/kxAu8ys76C