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.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Broken at best: Psychologists say Minnesota students facing mental health crisis
Psychologists say Minnesota schools are facing a mental health crisis: Lots of students who need help and not enough staff to meet the demand. We spoke with three psychologists about the monumental problem schools face.
Psychologists say Minnesota schools are facing a mental health crisis: Lots of students who need help and not enough staff to meet the demand. We spoke with three psychologists about the monumental problem schools face.
Broken at Best Part 2: How teens are helping each other
In part 2 of our series, we look at the ways teens are helping each other during these mental health challenges.
In part 2 of our series, we look at the ways teens are helping each other during these mental health challenges.
Broken at best: School psychologists say Minnesota students facing mental health crisis
In every district in Minnesota, school psychologists like Miranda Bernier are on the front lines of your child's mental health. Recently, we asked Bernier, school psychologist Damion Smith, and psychologist and researcher Daniel Knewitz to help us pull back the curtain on mental health in our schools.
In every district in Minnesota, school psychologists like Miranda Bernier are on the front lines of your child's mental health. Recently, we asked Bernier, school psychologist Damion Smith, and psychologist and researcher Daniel Knewitz to help us pull back the curtain on mental health in our schools.
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Minnesota schools face mental health crisis [Full interview]
Like other states, Minnesota schools are facing increased demand from students for mental health support while facing a shortage of resources.
Like other states, Minnesota schools are facing increased demand from students for mental health support while facing a shortage of resources.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Local psychologist agrees social media apps are not appropriate for 13-year-olds
Many social media giants currently allow 13-year-olds to join, but these apps can be harmful. Dr. David Nathan, a child/adolescent psychologist with Allina Health, compared social media use to that of alcohol and tobacco.
Many social media giants currently allow 13-year-olds to join, but these apps can be harmful. Dr. David Nathan, a child/adolescent psychologist with Allina Health, compared social media use to that of alcohol and tobacco.
Music therapy program in Woodbury geared toward neurodivergent children
This winter a program for children with special needs is getting a lot of credit for helping them develop new skills. Organizers have welcomed children as young as three years old, and as old as 16 years old, from in and around Woodbury.
This winter a program for children with special needs is getting a lot of credit for helping them develop new skills. Organizers have welcomed children as young as three years old, and as old as 16 years old, from in and around Woodbury.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."