Health Library
Are You Drinking to Escape Depression—or Is Drinking Making It Worse?
A few drinks at the end of the day became a way to unwind, sleep, or stop thinking about everything that felt wrong. Over time, those drinks became less occasional.
- by Dana Hinders
If you live in rural Eastern Iowa, finding the right mental health treatment can be more complicated than simply making an appointment. Distance, transportation, provider shortages, work schedules, and family...
- by Dana Hinders
A hailstorm can undo a year’s work before supper. The note at the bank comes due anyway. Farming is one of the few occupations where the workplace, the family home,...
- by Dana Hinders
A mental health crisis rarely ends the moment the emergency room discharge papers are signed. For most people, that visit is the beginning of a longer process that moves from...
- by Dana Hinders
Nearly half of employees fear real consequences, up to and including losing their job, if their employer finds out they’re struggling. A 2026 NAMI-Ipsos poll found that 44% of employed...
