Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
Wright Co family questions police response to mental health crisis
Deputies with the Wright County Sheriff?s Office fatally shot a man who they say was "having mental health challenges" and allegedly threatened them with a knife early Sunday morning.�But his family is now questioning the circumstances that led up to this death, and whether or not they could have been prevented.
Deputies with the Wright County Sheriff?s Office fatally shot a man who they say was "having mental health challenges" and allegedly threatened them with a knife early Sunday morning.�But his family is now questioning the circumstances that led up to this death, and whether or not they could have been prevented.
Training to be mental health advocates
A group of barbers and beauticians underwent training this week that had little to do with hair.
A group of barbers and beauticians underwent training this week that had little to do with hair.
Emotions run high at protest for Tekle Sundberg, as mother who was shot at expresses outrage
What started as a rally for a man shot and killed by Minneapolis Police quickly took a turn after the mother of two nearly hit by bullets while inside her apartment showed up to share her story on Saturday afternoon.
What started as a rally for a man shot and killed by Minneapolis Police quickly took a turn after the mother of two nearly hit by bullets while inside her apartment showed up to share her story on Saturday afternoon.
988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Suicide Prevention hotline number change to increase access, services
For years the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. Now a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline.
For years the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. Now a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline.
Suicide Prevention hotline makes changes to increase access
For years the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. Now a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline.
For years the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been a way for people with suicidal thoughts to get help. Now a big change could soon make it easier for Minnesotans in crisis to connect with the hotline.
Florida track coach steps down following allegations by Minnesota athlete and her teammates
A Division I women's track coach has stepped down amid allegations made by a Minnesota runner and other women on the team that he weight-shamed athletes and created a toxic team environment.
A Division I women's track coach has stepped down amid allegations made by a Minnesota runner and other women on the team that he weight-shamed athletes and created a toxic team environment.
Money and mental health
As inflation worsens, many are keeping a closer eye on both their mental health and budgets.
As inflation worsens, many are keeping a closer eye on both their mental health and budgets.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
400 mental health workers hold one-day strike
More than 400 mental health workers are holding a one-day strike on Tuesday in Minneapolis. The AllinaHealth and M Health Fairview workers formed a union last year and are in the process of negotiating their first contract. After failing to agree on terms, the workers said an unfair labor practice strike was their only option to show management how serious their concerns are. They’re seeking improvements for patients and workers, including higher wages.
More than 400 mental health workers are holding a one-day strike on Tuesday in Minneapolis. The AllinaHealth and M Health Fairview workers formed a union last year and are in the process of negotiating their first contract. After failing to agree on terms, the workers said an unfair labor practice strike was their only option to show management how serious their concerns are. They’re seeking improvements for patients and workers, including higher wages.
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Pilot with dementia flies again thanks to helping hands
Tom Lanning feels most at home when he’s on top of the world. And for 70 years, he’s lived a successful life up there.
Tom Lanning feels most at home when he’s on top of the world. And for 70 years, he’s lived a successful life up there.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Minnesota counties haven't implemented early-engagement mental health law
A law passed in 2020 gives mental health specialists more chances to intervene early with people struggling with their mental health. But, so far, no Minnesota county has implemented the law.
A law passed in 2020 gives mental health specialists more chances to intervene early with people struggling with their mental health. But, so far, no Minnesota county has implemented the law.
Suspect in Roseville shootout struggled with mental health
The 53-year-old man accused of opening fire on police officer and neighboring homes this week in Roseville suffered from mental health troubles for years prior to the act of violence on Tuesday, court records show.
The 53-year-old man accused of opening fire on police officer and neighboring homes this week in Roseville suffered from mental health troubles for years prior to the act of violence on Tuesday, court records show.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Minnesota AG joins national probe into TikTok impact on kids
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on the mental health of children and teenager users.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on the mental health of children and teenager users.