Be Mindful – Ohana – Mindfulness
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of calm can feel like a…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Time in Nature
Experience the transformative power of the outdoors! Learn how immersing yourself in nature can elevate your mood, alleviate anxiety, and enhance…
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Be Mindful: The health perks of meditation and sound healing
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — As many people know, meditation has significant health benefits, both mentally as well as physically. Quieting…
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BeMindful: Political anxiety and stress during the 2024 election season
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — According to the American Psychological Association (APA), election stress–especially in 2024–is a very real thing.…
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Inversions and the health benefits of going upside down
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Health professionals say that going upside down is beneficial for your health, even if just for a few minutes per day.…
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Balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain achieves better overall health
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Chemical functions in the brain, when balanced properly, helps to regulate a person’s hormones and mood,…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Self-Compassion
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and overlook the importance of compassion—especially for…
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The warning signs of suicide ideation in light of Suicide Prevention Month
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Suicide numbers for both adults and children are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Social Connection
Life gets busy, but nurturing our relationships is a…
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Mental health effects of going back to school
(KION-TV)- Kids are heading back to classrooms and getting ready for another school year. Along with getting to see some of their old friends, there…
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Be Mindful- Montage Health Therapy Dog Program
(KION-TV)- When people think of dogs, they usually see them as a close companion or a member of the family. Well, meet Lucy. Lucy and her human Kim…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Transition to College
As your teens enter college, they will experience increased independence and…
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How the heat can impact your mental health
(KION-TV)- With some areas of the central coast still dealing with high temperatures, what can it do to not only to your physical, but your mental…
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Santa Cruz County advances strategic health plan on children’s crisis center to enhance mental health services
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A groundbreaking initiative is unfolding in Santa Cruz County. The first dedicated children’s crisis center will…
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Alisal Union School District receives $4.7 million to expand mental health services
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): The Alisal Union School District is expanding it’s mental health…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Relax and Recharge
Teens and children can highly benefit from relaxation and recharging. Ohana’s prevention team shares how we can help foster well-being and set…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Screen Time
Learn how screen time affect your mental…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Sleep
Be Mindful: For adults and children, getting the recommended amount of sleep is essential for our mental and physical health. For more information…
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MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Valley Health Doctor Erica Locke has been practicing medicine for 15 years and she has been seeing a…
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Be Mindful – Promote Your Child’s Mental Health
Promote your child’s mental health through proper…
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Be Mindful – Ohana – Helping our community build resilience
For more information on how to support the development of resiliency in youth, please visit…
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Be Mindful- Social Media’s Impact on Kids
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- In our latest installment in our Be Mindful series, we talked to a teenager who described how social media played a…
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Be Mindful: Coping with grief
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- It’s not easy to talk about death yet it’s a reality of life. Grief can be especially hard to cope…
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Montage Health unveils Ohana campus to help youth mental health patients
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Wednesday morning, Montage Health opened their Ohana Center where young people are provided a safe space to share what…
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Be Mindful: Addressing mental health challenges in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Plenty of people stopped to get gas in Salinas on their way to visit their family for the holiday…
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Be Mindful – Local veteran shares struggles with PTSD
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- At KION we are committed to helping people address mental health issues and direct you to local resources. In our first…
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