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.
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.��