Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check

Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.

Minnesota 988 mental health lifeline calls triple since 2022 launch

More Minnesotans are reaching out for mental health support, as the 988 Minnesota Lifeline's latest data shows that calls and texts to its lifeline continue to climb since its launch.

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

US to award more than $281 million for mental health programs

In a sweeping effort to combat the nation's ongoing mental health crisis, officials announced a massive financial investment aimed at bolstering support networks for programs including substance abuse and mental illness.

Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE

Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.

Four states want Meta to pay $1.4 trillion in youth addiction case

Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.

Minneapolis to ramp up open-air drug market enforcement

A coordinated effort to increase enforcement of open-air drug markets in Minneapolis is expected to be announced on Thursday.

Social media's impact on youth mental health
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Stevie Chancellor, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, discusses the dangers A.I. and social media pose to mental health. 

9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests

A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.

Mpls council member cites 'mass shootings, federal occupation' for mental health leave

Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition.

New LSD-based drug eases depression symptoms in late-stage trial

The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.

Walking 1,776 miles for youth mental health
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Jason Lennox plans to walk 1,776 miles across Minnesota in an effort to highlight the struggles kids face, especially in rural areas, and raise awareness and resources. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the story.

Minnesota’s new social media warning law goes into effect July 1

A new law in Minnesota will soon require social media platforms to warn users about potential mental health impacts every time they log in.

Report outlines child well-being latest rankings
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An annual ranking report details the current status of how children in Minnesota are doing – this year showing a slip in the nationwide rankings. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains.

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.

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.

Minnesota students and seclusion rooms: Ban debated
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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.