Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
Minnesota students and seclusion rooms: Ban debated
Lawmakers are debating whether to ban seclusion rooms for students in third grade and below, with supporters citing safety and critics pointing to emotional harm, especially for minority and disabled students.
Lawmakers are debating whether to ban seclusion rooms for students in third grade and below, with supporters citing safety and critics pointing to emotional harm, especially for minority and disabled students.
Hennepin Co. paramedics warn ‘chronic’ under-staffing creating crisis
Records show Hennepin County paramedics are consistently operating below staffing minimums as emergency call volumes increase, leading to union concerns about mental health and burnout.
Records show Hennepin County paramedics are consistently operating below staffing minimums as emergency call volumes increase, leading to union concerns about mental health and burnout.
Minnesota Supreme Court: Chief Justice Natalie Hudson to retire
Chief Justice Natalie Hudson will retire from the Minnesota Supreme Court in September after making history as the first person of color and third woman to serve in the role.
Chief Justice Natalie Hudson will retire from the Minnesota Supreme Court in September after making history as the first person of color and third woman to serve in the role.
Walz defends mental health funding amid fraud concerns
At the Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz joined advocates for Mental Health Day, highlighting the need to prioritize mental health funding. He pointed to ongoing trauma from recent federal immigration operations, saying recovery will take years, and emphasized that fraud concerns are not an excuse to defund legitimate programs.
At the Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz joined advocates for Mental Health Day, highlighting the need to prioritize mental health funding. He pointed to ongoing trauma from recent federal immigration operations, saying recovery will take years, and emphasized that fraud concerns are not an excuse to defund legitimate programs.
Exercise-boosted liver enzyme tied to Alzheimer’s protection, study finds
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
Voices for Change: New journal aims to support Black men's mental health
Josh Cobb has created a guided journal called The Black Parachute to support the mental health of African American men. The journal will be available for free this summer, with popups planned in St. Paul within the next month. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Josh Cobb has created a guided journal called The Black Parachute to support the mental health of African American men. The journal will be available for free this summer, with popups planned in St. Paul within the next month. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Advocates speak on Medicaid, mental health care in MN
Mental health advocates held a press conference at the Minnesota Capitol to highlight how Medicaid services support mental health care across the state, and how funding cuts could impact that care.
Mental health advocates held a press conference at the Minnesota Capitol to highlight how Medicaid services support mental health care across the state, and how funding cuts could impact that care.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Doctors’ concerns this political session
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines their concerns on the eve of the opening night of the legislative session.
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines their concerns on the eve of the opening night of the legislative session.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Mental health survey shows student improvement
The Minnesota Department of Health’s 2025 student survey shows overall well-being is moving in the right direction – a reversal of a decades-long trend of declining mental health among students across the state.
The Minnesota Department of Health’s 2025 student survey shows overall well-being is moving in the right direction – a reversal of a decades-long trend of declining mental health among students across the state.
Hennepin County opening $20M center to stabilize troubled youth
Hennepin County has invested $20 million in a brand-new, 13-bed Youth Stabilization Center to help support children with significant mental health needs.
Hennepin County has invested $20 million in a brand-new, 13-bed Youth Stabilization Center to help support children with significant mental health needs.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Sobriety during the holidays: Minnesota author shares tips in new book
For those maintaining sobriety or exploring a "sober curious" lifestyle, the holiday season can present unique challenges.
For those maintaining sobriety or exploring a "sober curious" lifestyle, the holiday season can present unique challenges.