11/09/2026
From an email from NAMI-MN! Great tips on preparing our mental health for winter! Read below:
"❄️ 3 Ways to “Winterize” Your Mental Health
As Minnesotans, we know how to winterize our cars and homes. But as the days get shorter and colder, how can we winterize our mental health?
Winter can be hard. Less daylight and more time indoors can deepen isolation, and seasonal depression is real. For people already living with a mental health condition, and for the families who love them, the challenges can pile up like snow.
That's why we're inviting you to help Winterize Minnesota's Mental Health. Here are three simple things you can do right now, for yourself and the people around you:
1. Save the numbers now. Add 988 and key mental health resources to your phone, then share them with someone you love. In a hard moment, no one should have to search for help. The right number, already saved, can be a lifeline.
2. Plan ahead. You know yourself best. If winter tends to be heavy, don’t wait for the darkest weeks. Find a therapist, book appointments, or join a support group. It’s easier to have a shovel and salt ready before a storm.
3. Nobody hibernates alone. Make the standing invitation: a weekly coffee, a winter walk, a seat at your table. Check in on neighbors, loved ones, and yourself. Our 70+ free support groups, in person and online, are here too."
