After a year of struggles caused by pandemic, recovering addicts celebrate graduation from rehab
During the pandemic, experts say there was a massive increase in addiction troubles across the nation. At the same time, facilities that help addicts were forced to take steps to stop COVID-19 spread.
During the pandemic, experts say there was a massive increase in addiction troubles across the nation. At the same time, facilities that help addicts were forced to take steps to stop COVID-19 spread.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Group holds healing meeting for people stressed by trauma of Chauvin trial
As the trial of Derek Chauvin enters its third week of testimony, some people are finding the proceeding emotionally draining.
As the trial of Derek Chauvin enters its third week of testimony, some people are finding the proceeding emotionally draining.
Data shows Minnesota reported 830 suicides in 2019, highest to date
New data shows that in 2019, Minnesota reported 830 suicides, the highest annual count ever recorded in the state.
New data shows that in 2019, Minnesota reported 830 suicides, the highest annual count ever recorded in the state.
Spring cleaning for your mental health - ways to remove 3 mental poisons
Spring is the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning for your mental health. Miriam Cameron, a Tibetan medicine expert and professor at the U of M's Earl B. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, joined the Buzz with advice to take on three mental poisons, greed, anger and confusion. For more ideas and tips, Miriam is out with a new book, "Tibetan-Medicine and You: A Path to Wellbeing, Better Health, and Joy."
Spring is the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning for your mental health. Miriam Cameron, a Tibetan medicine expert and professor at the U of M's Earl B. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, joined the Buzz with advice to take on three mental poisons, greed, anger and confusion. For more ideas and tips, Miriam is out with a new book, "Tibetan-Medicine and You: A Path to Wellbeing, Better Health, and Joy."
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Coon Rapids officers shoot, injure armed man having mental health issues
Coon Rapids police say two of their officers shot and injured an armed man who was reportedly having mental health issues Monday afternoon.
Coon Rapids police say two of their officers shot and injured an armed man who was reportedly having mental health issues Monday afternoon.
Minnesota Vikings launch mental health initiative
The pandemic has shined a light on the mental health crisis in this country. Now, the Minnesota Vikings are taking a leading role in putting awareness and solutions in the forefront.
The pandemic has shined a light on the mental health crisis in this country. Now, the Minnesota Vikings are taking a leading role in putting awareness and solutions in the forefront.
Hazelden Betty Ford's new CEO taking over at a critical time
A new doctor is taking the helm at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation at an all-important time.
A new doctor is taking the helm at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation at an all-important time.
Jail suicides raise questions about mental health treatment behind bars
According to the Department of Corrections, in the last five years there have been 63 deaths in Minnesota county jails, 33�were suicides.��
According to the Department of Corrections, in the last five years there have been 63 deaths in Minnesota county jails, 33�were suicides.��
Minnesota launches 4 new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline call centers
Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota is opening four new call centers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in an effort to provide more mental health support to residents.
Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota is opening four new call centers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in an effort to provide more mental health support to residents.
MDH launching podcast to connect with people battling addiction
Among the unintended consequences of lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has been a spike in drug addiction.
Among the unintended consequences of lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has been a spike in drug addiction.
Former Gophers running back reaches fundraising goal to launch 'Suicide Survivor' organization
A former running back for the Minnesota Gophers who survived a suicide attempt has now reached his fundraising goal to launch an organization for people in similar situations.
A former running back for the Minnesota Gophers who survived a suicide attempt has now reached his fundraising goal to launch an organization for people in similar situations.
Woman's death one year later draws comparisons to George Floyd's
It was not the first time law enforcement was called to help Nekeya Moody during a mental health crisis, but it would be the last.
It was not the first time law enforcement was called to help Nekeya Moody during a mental health crisis, but it would be the last.
New bill would help law enforcement use trauma-informed interview techniques
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer and Senator Amy Klobuchar are teaming up on a bill to help sexual assault victims.
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer and Senator Amy Klobuchar are teaming up on a bill to help sexual assault victims.
'He saved my life': Family fights to keep K-9 with retired Corcoran police officer
Family and friends are pushing to keep a K-9 with his handler after the officer retired in Corcoran, Minnesota.
Family and friends are pushing to keep a K-9 with his handler after the officer retired in Corcoran, Minnesota.
New clinic at St. Joe's Hospital seeks to fill gap in mental health services
M Health Fairview is creating a new kind of clinic to get people struggling with mental illness the help they need faster.
M Health Fairview is creating a new kind of clinic to get people struggling with mental illness the help they need faster.
Minnesota expert offers tips for successful New Year's resolution-making
New Year’s resolutions will likely be a challenge during the pandemic, so one Minnesota mental health expert offered tips on how people can stay the course.
New Year’s resolutions will likely be a challenge during the pandemic, so one Minnesota mental health expert offered tips on how people can stay the course.
After losing children in 2020, Blaine mothers fight to save other kids facing mental health issues
After each of them suffered a loss in 2020, two mothers from Blaine, Minnesota are putting a focus on mental health for kids during the pandemic.
After each of them suffered a loss in 2020, two mothers from Blaine, Minnesota are putting a focus on mental health for kids during the pandemic.