Mental health matters. Wellness matters. Wellness first.

Karen Gallagher is a licensed Master of Social Work and has been in practice for over 35 years. Karen owns a group mental health private practice, called the Wellness Institute of MI with two locations, one in Okemos and one in Jackson. Karen’s clinical group has 33 clinicians and a team of professional employees who operate the practice with her. Karen is also a member of the WLNS crew and represents the “Peace of Mind”.

Karen believes that stress and personal challenges affect everyone at some point in their lives. The mission of the Wellness Institute of MI is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues and improve education and advocacy for those that suffer with mental health concerns.

She believes that mental health is health.

This video series will focus on what is mental health and why it is important while reflecting on the relationship between mind, body, and spirit.

We will talk about:

Stress management and what it is, and what techniques we can use to manage it such as: finding balance, setting boundaries, being assertive and simultaneously not damaging customer driven relationships without an impact on business?
What are some self-care and self-soothing practices to facilitate a positive attitude personally and professionally?
How do you know if you or someone you know close to you needs counseling and what is counseling? What to do next?