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.
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.
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.
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.
Memorial softball tournament to raise money for mental health support for first responders
Police officers are coming together on the softball diamond this weekend to remember one of their own and to raise money for mental health resources to combat suicide among those in uniform.
Police officers are coming together on the softball diamond this weekend to remember one of their own and to raise money for mental health resources to combat suicide among those in uniform.
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.
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.
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.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
Your Take: Experts discuss how to support students' mental health
Mental health professionals discuss the challenges kids will face and how adults can support them during the school year.
Mental health professionals discuss the challenges kids will face and how adults can support them during the school year.
Hennepin County expands program embedding social workers in police departments
In Hennepin County, more social workers will be joining the ranks of local police departments.
In Hennepin County, more social workers will be joining the ranks of local police departments.
Minnesota's Healing Hearts and Hooves brings peace to humans and animals alike
The beauty of horses grazing on the hills of a Webster farm isn’t lost on anyone.
The beauty of horses grazing on the hills of a Webster farm isn’t lost on anyone.
Responders recount how 18-hour standoff in Minneapolis ended peacefully
A mental health call in Minneapolis this week that lasted eighteen hours ended peacefully thanks to some real patience and teamwork.
A mental health call in Minneapolis this week that lasted eighteen hours ended peacefully thanks to some real patience and teamwork.
Therapists worry about kids’ mental health returning to school
Soon, kids will be going back to school. But, that doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal.
Soon, kids will be going back to school. But, that doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Former MPD officer starts nonprofit to help fellow responders living with PTSD
At least 200 Minneapolis police officers have left the force in the 14 months since the murder of George Floyd and the days of unrest that followed.
At least 200 Minneapolis police officers have left the force in the 14 months since the murder of George Floyd and the days of unrest that followed.
Giants minor leaguer who attempted suicide last year joining front office
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
New CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford puts focus on increasing access to communities of color
After seeing demand for treatment services skyrocket amid the pandemic, the new CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford's focus is on increasing access, especially to communities of color.
After seeing demand for treatment services skyrocket amid the pandemic, the new CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford's focus is on increasing access, especially to communities of color.
Advocates say system failed in case of Brooklyn Park homicide
Records show the suspect accused of fatally striking his neighbor with his car has a history of violent behavior and severe mental illness.
Records show the suspect accused of fatally striking his neighbor with his car has a history of violent behavior and severe mental illness.
New treatment center focuses on reconnecting mothers with children
The isolation of the pandemic has made it especially difficult for those who struggle with addiction and recovery, and especially for women.
The isolation of the pandemic has made it especially difficult for those who struggle with addiction and recovery, and especially for women.
Suicides decreased in Minnesota in 2020 after hitting record high in 2019
The number of suicides in Minnesota decreased in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the latest report from state health department.
The number of suicides in Minnesota decreased in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the latest report from state health department.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.