Polk County Suicide Prevention Coalition

12/28/2025

Our friends at Mindspring: Mental Health Alliance have a webinar coming up on January 6 | The Psychology of Confidence & Self-Esteem
People with low self-esteem and self-confidence often see themselves in a distorted way that can negatively impact their personal relationships, work, and education. Explore protective & vulnerability factors in self-esteem and learn practical tips to overcome self-limiting beliefs and strengthen self-confidence with a licensed therapist.
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People with low self-esteem and self-confidence often see themselves in a distorted way that can negatively impact their personal relationships, work, and education. Explore protective & vulnerability factors in self-esteem and learn practical tips to overcome self-limiting beliefs and strengthen se...

12/22/2025

Check out this upcoming webinar from our friends at Mindspring: Mental Health Alliance on January 5 | Creating Positive Connections in Discipline
Does punishment change children’s behavior? Explore the differences between discipline and punishment - and learn how discipline can be used to create trusting relationships that foster success. This course is designed for professionals who work with children and families and is developed from a culturally conscious and trauma-informed lens.
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Does punishment change children’s behavior? Explore the differences between discipline and punishment - and learn how discipline can be used to create trusting relationships that foster success. This course is designed for professionals who work with children and families and is developed from a c...

12/16/2025

Check out upcoming webinar taking place tomorrow (December 16) on Special Issues in Women's Mental Health
Women with premenstrual disorders are much more likely to have birth-related depression, according to researchers. And the relationship works both ways: those with perinatal depression are also more likely to develop premenstrual disorders after pregnancy and childbirth. These are severe and chronic conditions that need medical attention and treatment. Explore the symptoms, causation, and treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Perinatal Depression, and Perinatal Anxiety and learn practical strategies to manage symptoms with a licensed therapist.
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Women with premenstrual disorders are much more likely to have birth-related depression, according to researchers. And the relationship works both ways: those with perinatal depression are also more likely to develop premenstrual disorders after pregnancy and childbirth. These are severe and chronic...

12/12/2025

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is looking for speakers for the 2026 Healthiest State Conference on April 22 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny!

Keynote and breakout sessions on topics like workplace well-being strategy, culture, policy, leadership, equity, implementation, and technology are available. Submit your application below and present to a diverse group of HR professionals, wellness coordinators, and organizational leaders this spring: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6CS8MV?fbclid=IwY2xjawOmvQdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFONFc3bXhEeU5MaTY5bjVVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoaOpMD3MrhB_t1N4BYHlupvaorqzefsrU6vA11C97DSFWoG2TQvOjkNrgPO_aem_3WDztYLxgemIN6Rltxj9xA

12/10/2025

Tickets are live for the 2026 Diamonds and Donations Gala! This Gala funds the Foster Cares Fund which is utilized to provide FREE mental health services here in Central Iowa. Purchase your table or tickets today: https://www.diamondhearttherapy.com/annual-gala

12/09/2025

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance is hosting their 3rd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Tuesday February 10th. Trivia teams and sponsorship information can be found below and on their website! https://www.mindspringhealth.org/get-involved/trivia-night-fundraiser

12/08/2025

Mindspring: Mental Health Alliance is hosting an upcoming webinar on December 8 | Supporting Kids Who Have Experienced Bullying
Finding out that your child is being bullied can be confusing and painful. Explore the factors involved when deciding when to step in to support a child, and when to give them space. Learn what is helpful to say to children when they are being bullied, how to increase the child's self-esteem, and how to help them know what to say to themselves and to the bully. Discuss how to encourage kids to ask for help, and how to get other adults to take bullying seriously in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. Part 2 in a 2-part series.
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Finding out that your child is being bullied can be confusing and painful. Explore the factors involved when deciding when to step in to support a child, and when to give them space. Learn what is helpful to say to children when they are being bullied, how to increase the child's self-esteem, and ho...

12/01/2025

Our friends at Mindspring: Mental Health Alliance are hosting a webinar tomorrow (December 1) on the topic of Bullying and the Impact on Children
Cyberbullying, “mean girls”, sexual harassment, slurs – how do we help kids recognize and respond to bullying? Explore the types of bullying, risk factors for being bullied, and how bullying impacts children at different developmental stages with a licensed therapist. Examine how kids “become” bullies, how to help kids understand what bullying looks like, and signs that a child may be the victim of bullying in this one-hour seminar. Part 1 of a 2-part series.
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Cyberbullying, “mean girls”, sexual harassment, slurs – how do we help kids recognize and respond to bullying? Explore the types of bullying, risk factors for being bullied, and how bullying impacts children at different developmental stages with a licensed therapist. Examine how kids “becom...

11/23/2025

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance is hosting an upcoming webinar on November 24 | Emotional Attachments in Relationships
Understanding your attachment style can help you not only understand yourself better, it helps you navigate relationships with the people you care about. Examine different attachment styles and how they impact our adult relationships and learn how to heal from early, unhealthy emotional attachments. Part 3 in a 3-part series.
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Understanding your attachment style can help you not only understand yourself better, it helps you navigate relationships with the people you care about. Examine different attachment styles and how they impact our adult relationships and learn how to heal from early, unhealthy emotional attachments....

11/20/2025

Check out this great opportunity through our friends at Everystep! Do you know a new mom who would benefit from some intentional connection and discussion of mental health? Please refer them to this group!

11/18/2025

Join dsm magazine for a virtual discussion as we bring our 2025 Lifting the Veil publication to life. Featured voices from the magazine will share more of their stories with us as we shine a light on the ways mental health can show up in all stages of our lives. Click here to register for this free event:

Published annually by dsm magazine, Lifting the Veil uncovers stories about mental illness in Central Iowa.

11/16/2025

Our friends at Mindspring Mental Health Alliance have a webinar coming up on November 18 | Understanding Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are characterized by controlling, manipulative, or abusive behaviors that slowly wear away at a person's self-worth, self-esteem, and overall happiness. Learn to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship and discuss communication skills, accountability, and personal boundaries with a licensed therapist.
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Toxic relationships are characterized by controlling, manipulative, or abusive behaviors that slowly wear away at a person's self-worth, self-esteem, and overall happiness. Learn to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship and discuss communication skills, accountability, and personal boundaries....