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.
Minnesota AG joins fight against 'silent epidemic' of youth suicide
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is working with a national nonprofit to fight the "silent epidemic" of youth and young adult suicide.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is working with a national nonprofit to fight the "silent epidemic" of youth and young adult suicide.
Pandemic creates perfect storm for those seeking recovery from addiction
The pandemic has greatly changed life as we once knew it, but one of the hidden effects has been the upheaval it has caused on people in recovery from their addictions to alcohol or drugs.
The pandemic has greatly changed life as we once knew it, but one of the hidden effects has been the upheaval it has caused on people in recovery from their addictions to alcohol or drugs.
COVID-19 and addiction recovery: Sobriety is still possible
In a month where people count down the days to Christmas, Mark counts up the days of his sobriety.
In a month where people count down the days to Christmas, Mark counts up the days of his sobriety.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Dealing with the prospects of a Thanksgiving without family
As the clock ticks closer to Thanksgiving, for some the holiday this year feels more like a burden than a blessing.
As the clock ticks closer to Thanksgiving, for some the holiday this year feels more like a burden than a blessing.
As pandemic stresses mount, leaders encourage Minnesota parents to consider mental health help for kids
With new restrictions from COVID-19 set to kick in Friday night, state and health leaders worry about the mental load the new round of dial-back measures could bring into the lives of Minnesotans.
With new restrictions from COVID-19 set to kick in Friday night, state and health leaders worry about the mental load the new round of dial-back measures could bring into the lives of Minnesotans.
Mental health expert explains challenges students face with distance learning
As more Minnesota students begin distance learning, mental health experts say to watch out for signs your child is struggling.
As more Minnesota students begin distance learning, mental health experts say to watch out for signs your child is struggling.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
How to stay active amid a pandemic winter in Minnesota
This winter weather has been a taste of what’s to come in the next few months, and it could be a tough transition on top of a tough year of COVID-19.
This winter weather has been a taste of what’s to come in the next few months, and it could be a tough transition on top of a tough year of COVID-19.
Thriving While Black event offers resources to those in need
A Twin Cities-based virtual symposium hopes to address issues challenging the black community by bringing people together.
A Twin Cities-based virtual symposium hopes to address issues challenging the black community by bringing people together.
COVID-19 stress challenges those struggling with addiction, mental illness
More than six months into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to impact day-to-day life. The stress can be overwhelming, and those with alcohol and drug addiction can be particularly vulnerable.
More than six months into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to impact day-to-day life. The stress can be overwhelming, and those with alcohol and drug addiction can be particularly vulnerable.