Congressional bill aims to increase psychiatric beds through regulatory reform
In Minnesota, and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system. Emergency rooms are overwhelmed, and families are left with very few options.
In Minnesota, and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system. Emergency rooms are overwhelmed, and families are left with very few options.
Bill hopes to increase psychiatric beds in MN
Minnesota and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system.
Minnesota and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Minnesotans share resolutions, many say they’re skipping the tradition
While many people will set new goals and lean into better habits as the new year begins, plenty of people say they’re skipping New Year’s resolutions.
While many people will set new goals and lean into better habits as the new year begins, plenty of people say they’re skipping New Year’s resolutions.
Getting through the holiday blues
The holiday season, often regarded as the most joyous time of year, can actually be quite challenging for many people, particularly those living with mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 64% of people with mental health conditions report that the holidays exacerbate their symptoms.
The holiday season, often regarded as the most joyous time of year, can actually be quite challenging for many people, particularly those living with mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 64% of people with mental health conditions report that the holidays exacerbate their symptoms.
New Minnesota paid sick leave law takes effect in 2024: What you need to know
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
Sick and safe time law begins in 2024
Starting on Jan. 1, a new sick and safe time law takes effect in Minnesota, allowing workers more time off when needed. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt details what that could mean for you.
Starting on Jan. 1, a new sick and safe time law takes effect in Minnesota, allowing workers more time off when needed. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt details what that could mean for you.
St. Paul gave $500 each month to 150 people: Here's what happened
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Mental health during the holiday season
Our mental health can take a hit during the holidays, even though it's supposed to be the "happiest time of year". Dr. John Luehr with Sonder Behavioral Health joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about treatment options and offer advice.
Our mental health can take a hit during the holidays, even though it's supposed to be the "happiest time of year". Dr. John Luehr with Sonder Behavioral Health joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about treatment options and offer advice.
'Silent struggles': Teens' struggle with mental health
The Eden Prairie Local News reporters have put together a deepdive into the struggles faced by teens when it comes to mental health.
The Eden Prairie Local News reporters have put together a deepdive into the struggles faced by teens when it comes to mental health.
Suicide deaths reached a record high in 2022: Here's why rates are higher in men
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression, but only a fourth as likely as men to die by suicide.
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression, but only a fourth as likely as men to die by suicide.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Teens and the suicide crisis | FOX 9 All Day
Jim Bayer and the Eden Prairie Local News have put together a series tackling the subject of teen suicide and mental health concerns. Thursday, Amy Hockert spoke with Bayer and Nancy Wagner, a mother who lost her child to suicide, about the crisis.
Jim Bayer and the Eden Prairie Local News have put together a series tackling the subject of teen suicide and mental health concerns. Thursday, Amy Hockert spoke with Bayer and Nancy Wagner, a mother who lost her child to suicide, about the crisis.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Bloomington PD mental health pilot program
The Bloomington Police Department shared a new mental health pilot program that provides immediate free therapy services to the patient and family. The rapid response team starts in December.
The Bloomington Police Department shared a new mental health pilot program that provides immediate free therapy services to the patient and family. The rapid response team starts in December.
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
Pediatricians diagnosing mental health issues?
More than 160 million Americans live in areas with shortages of mental health professionals. The shortage is even more severe among providers who treat children.
More than 160 million Americans live in areas with shortages of mental health professionals. The shortage is even more severe among providers who treat children.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.