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.
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.
'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.
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.
Sophie's Squad hosts 'Hockey Hits Back' event to raise mental health awareness
Sophie’s Squad highlighted the importance of mental health during two girls hockey games in Rogers, Minnesota on Thursday.
Woman opens shelter in Minneapolis to help struggling young adults
Felicia Robertson opened the Starte Thomas Runaway Prevention Program on Monday.
Minnesota provider removing barriers to mental health services
It’s now been more than a year and a half since we first went into lockdown, and studies show that the pandemic continues to have an impact on mental health. One Twin Cities-based mental health provider is seeing it firsthand and says that it's taking steps to break down barriers to care.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.
Remembering Sophie: Parents speak out to raise suicide awareness
At 14, Sophie Wieland could capture an audience, whether with the violin or playing hockey, soccer, or running cross country, she was smart and did well in school. She was even on student council. And her smile made others smile.
Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job
A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man completes 313 mile journey carrying canoe for life-saving mission
A Minnesota man finally completed his mission to carry his canoe a distance equal to the Superior Hiking Trail, a mission he dubbed "Portage for a Purpose" to help promote suicide prevention.
Military suicides climbed 15% in 2020; senior leaders want action
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
St. Paul police report spike in overdoses involving synthetic drugs
St. Paul police are warning about a bad batch of drugs on the streets after the city reported seven overdoses and two deaths in a 24-hour period. Many believe it’s all tied to synthetics laced into the drugs - a deadly trend police and even treatment centers have seen for too long.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
Man carries canoe across Minnesota on life-saving mission
A man hauling a canoe by foot across the state of Minnesota is on a mission to honor people who’ve lost their lives to suicide while raising money and awareness of mental health organizations.