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When the mental chatter becomes overwhelming, Lake City High School senior Ava Angell dims the lights, turns on soft music and meditates on the positive. "Breathing in the good thoughts and exhaling out the bad ones," Angell said Tuesday, sharing a mental health tactic her mom taught her. "I try to do it every night," she said. "I feel like that’s when my thoughts are racing the most, and that’s when it’s healthiest to get them out."
Kroc Center counselor provides support to youth
“I wanted to do something no one else has ever done — no matter how hard it would be.” That’s how Michael Phelps started his intimate talk at the May 21 evening event, “Swimming Against Stigma” at the Kroc. He was outstanding. His many Olympic swimming awards were explained and we understood why Michael is the greatest athlete of all time. He and wife, Nicole, explained the journey Michael had been on with depression, anxiety, suicide.
Grant will support a variety of mental health services