'Are you ok?' Toll of COVID, politics, unrest
Three long years later, the pandemic nearly over, another election quickly approaching, we wanted to ask a simple question: Are you okay? The answer for many is fraught and complicated.
Three long years later, the pandemic nearly over, another election quickly approaching, we wanted to ask a simple question: Are you okay? The answer for many is fraught and complicated.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Minnesota's 48-hour rule changes
The state currently has 48 hours to move a mentally ill, civilly committed individual out of a jail and into a mental health treatment setting, but several stakeholders are worried about additional requirements to the rule.
The state currently has 48 hours to move a mentally ill, civilly committed individual out of a jail and into a mental health treatment setting, but several stakeholders are worried about additional requirements to the rule.
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Police mental health bill questioned
Legislation to improve mental health services for Minnesota's emergency responders continues to work its way through the Capitol. The House passing a bill supporters hope will provide front-line police, firefighters, and others more resources and keep them on the job if they suffer from post-traumatic stress.
Legislation to improve mental health services for Minnesota's emergency responders continues to work its way through the Capitol. The House passing a bill supporters hope will provide front-line police, firefighters, and others more resources and keep them on the job if they suffer from post-traumatic stress.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Officer's death raises concerns about toll on police
After a Zumbrota officer died by suicide, police advocates are raising concerns about the toll the job takes on officers.
After a Zumbrota officer died by suicide, police advocates are raising concerns about the toll the job takes on officers.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
State agencies offering free suicide prevention training to faith leaders
Minnesota is facing a critical shortage of mental health workers, especially in rural parts of the state. In an effort to provide support, the state is turning to a staple in many small communities for help. The Department of Agriculture is offering free suicide prevention trainings to faith leaders this spring. Meg Moynihan from the Department of Agriculture joined the Fox 9 Morning News to discuss the upcoming trainings.
Minnesota is facing a critical shortage of mental health workers, especially in rural parts of the state. In an effort to provide support, the state is turning to a staple in many small communities for help. The Department of Agriculture is offering free suicide prevention trainings to faith leaders this spring. Meg Moynihan from the Department of Agriculture joined the Fox 9 Morning News to discuss the upcoming trainings.
Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Brooklyn Park launches alternative 911 response team with social workers
A pilot program launched in Brooklyn Park is sending social workers and paramedics, sometimes working in conjunction with police officers, to handle non-violent mental health 911 calls. So far, officials are saying the program has been a success and getting praise from the city's police chief.
A pilot program launched in Brooklyn Park is sending social workers and paramedics, sometimes working in conjunction with police officers, to handle non-violent mental health 911 calls. So far, officials are saying the program has been a success and getting praise from the city's police chief.
High school hockey player urges concussion survivors to pay attention to mental health
"No one thinks of the mental side of it": Lakeville South hockey player Zander Billins spoke with FOX 9 about the emotional toll he experienced after a concussion beyond the physical effects.
"No one thinks of the mental side of it": Lakeville South hockey player Zander Billins spoke with FOX 9 about the emotional toll he experienced after a concussion beyond the physical effects.
Mental health workers shortage has created a growing healthcare crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country
World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Too High: Family lost son to suicide, cannabis
As the Minnesota legislature looks likely to legalize recreational cannabis this session, Randy Bacchus' family shared their son?s experience as a cautionary story on the risks of high-potency cannabis on adolescents struggling with their mental health.
As the Minnesota legislature looks likely to legalize recreational cannabis this session, Randy Bacchus' family shared their son?s experience as a cautionary story on the risks of high-potency cannabis on adolescents struggling with their mental health.