Social workers voice concern for increased stress in at-risk homes amid pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, social workers are really concerned not just for their own health as they check on families, but also the safety of children during these increasingly stressful times.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, social workers are really concerned not just for their own health as they check on families, but also the safety of children during these increasingly stressful times.
Police ramping up efforts to curb domestic violence, mental health issues amid COVID-19 changes
Growing tensions over job loss and isolation measures are forcing police and paramedics to be prepared for an uptick in domestic violence and mental health calls.
Growing tensions over job loss and isolation measures are forcing police and paramedics to be prepared for an uptick in domestic violence and mental health calls.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: Mental health resources to help get through this tough time
Dr. Nancy S. Harper, Director of the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children, spoke with FOX 9 about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on mental health.
Dr. Nancy S. Harper, Director of the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children, spoke with FOX 9 about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on mental health.
People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis
A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.
A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.
After daughter dies by suicide, Blaine, Minn. family works to help other children
Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.
Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.
Mother promotes awareness for suicide prevention as high schools face growing crisis
The suicide rate among teens is climbing at an alarming rate in recent years, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Now, community members say the problem is hitting some Minnesota schools harder than ever before.
The suicide rate among teens is climbing at an alarming rate in recent years, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Now, community members say the problem is hitting some Minnesota schools harder than ever before.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Minnesota police agencies train to help people suffering mental health emergencies
Comforting and rescuing people suffering from a mental health crisis is a major issue law enforcement agencies face when responding to 911 calls. And the Hennepin County Sheriff said it’s not unusual to see an uptick around the holidays.
Comforting and rescuing people suffering from a mental health crisis is a major issue law enforcement agencies face when responding to 911 calls. And the Hennepin County Sheriff said it’s not unusual to see an uptick around the holidays.
Woman's experience with depression, suicide sheds light on dark subject
Many of their stories start the same way. On the surface, everything seems fine, but underneath there's a battle between life and death.
Many of their stories start the same way. On the surface, everything seems fine, but underneath there's a battle between life and death.
Training sessions on preventing suicide in agricultural communities announced statewide
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reaching out to farmers and agricultural communities with training sessions on how to help those struggling with thoughts of suicide.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reaching out to farmers and agricultural communities with training sessions on how to help those struggling with thoughts of suicide.
NAMIWalks fundraiser in Minneapolis urges people to be open about mental health issues
Thousands of people gathered in the Twin Cities on Saturday to make a statement: If you are facing mental health problems, you are not alone.
Thousands of people gathered in the Twin Cities on Saturday to make a statement: If you are facing mental health problems, you are not alone.
1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says — Here’s how to help those who are struggling
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
St. Paul PD expands mental health program
The St. Paul Police Department is expanding a new program focused on helping those who struggle with mental health issues.
The St. Paul Police Department is expanding a new program focused on helping those who struggle with mental health issues.
Nonprofit offers mental health resources to service industry
Service industry workers have some of the highest rates of depression and alcoholism, according to government reports. Despite the numbers, the server taking your order or cooking your meal likely doesn?t have health benefits.
Service industry workers have some of the highest rates of depression and alcoholism, according to government reports. Despite the numbers, the server taking your order or cooking your meal likely doesn?t have health benefits.
More U of M students reporting mental health conditions, especially women
Results from a new survey at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities show a rising number of students reporting mental health conditions.?The numbers are more staggering for female students.?
Results from a new survey at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities show a rising number of students reporting mental health conditions.?The numbers are more staggering for female students.?
Rally at Capitol for more mental health care
Hundreds crowded the rotunda at the Minnesota state Capitol Thursday for an annual plea to help with mental health care.
Hundreds crowded the rotunda at the Minnesota state Capitol Thursday for an annual plea to help with mental health care.
Body camera video shows details of lawsuit naming Mpls. Officer Noor, 2 others
The Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Justine Damond in July has yet to speak about the case, but body camera footage obtained by the Fox 9 Investigators shows Officer Mohamed Noor in action during another incident that is part of a current lawsuit in federal court.
The Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Justine Damond in July has yet to speak about the case, but body camera footage obtained by the Fox 9 Investigators shows Officer Mohamed Noor in action during another incident that is part of a current lawsuit in federal court.
Minnesota jails tackling mental health issue
The Ramsey County Sheriff said today one-third to maybe even two-thirds of the inmates at the jail could be mentally ill, but how to help those inmates continues to be an important an ongoing discussion.
The Ramsey County Sheriff said today one-third to maybe even two-thirds of the inmates at the jail could be mentally ill, but how to help those inmates continues to be an important an ongoing discussion.