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This holiday season, Your Life Iowa encourages Iowans to think carefully before gifting lottery and other gambling products. The tabs, tickets, and “scratchies” are intended for fun, adult use. They are not gifts for those under age 21. In fact, research has shown that early exposure to any form of gambling can lead to problem gambling later in life.

Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - a record amount of prescription drugs.

The Christmas season is a time for celebration, family and fun. But for some, the holidays can also bring stress, sadness and challenges with alcohol use.

When the days get shorter and colder, some people may start to feel more sad or tired. These are common signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression.

October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Make time this month to learn about how our feelings affect our health.

Every October, we celebrate Health Literacy Month.  It’s a time to talk about why understanding health information is so important.

Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts or death by suicide impact many Iowans. You're not alone. Your Life Iowa is here to support you or a loved one.

The Your Life Iowa website now includes maternal health resources. Whether pregnant or recently gave birth, YLI is here to help. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The words we use to talk about mental health can help improve the perception and treatment of mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn how to grow your coping skills for mental wellness.