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.
Minnesota sports psychologist helps athletes deal with mental rigors of Olympics
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
Minnesota sports psychologist helps athletes deal with mental rigors of Olympics
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Anoka-Hennepin schools discuss teen mental health, suicide awareness in new podcast
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast.
Minnesota school district hopes podcast will spark conversation on teen suicides
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state?s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide ? in a new podcast. The podcast on suicide awareness is part of the district?s Parent Engage 360 program that was launched to help connect families with additional resources during the pandemic.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state?s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide ? in a new podcast. The podcast on suicide awareness is part of the district?s Parent Engage 360 program that was launched to help connect families with additional resources during the pandemic.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
New premature birth report card shows glaring Minnesota disparties
The number of overall preterm births in Minnesota are dropping, but only if the mothers are white.
The number of overall preterm births in Minnesota are dropping, but only if the mothers are white.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
'I'm not ashamed of it anymore:' Vikings DE Everson Griffin shares bipolar diagnosis
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is opening up about his mental health.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is opening up about his mental health.
Everson Griffen getting care after leaving home peacefully
A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings player has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.
A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings player has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a year for 1st time, CDC says
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.