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Call to Mind

Everyone has mental health. All of us experience various levels of mental well-being at different points in our life. Half of us will personally experience at least one mental health condition in our lifetime. Yet, misconceptions and discrimination still harm people with mental illnesses, causing people to suffer in silence, avoid seeking care or restrict access to effective treatment.

Call to Mind is MPR News’ initiative to foster new conversations about mental health hosted by Angela Davis and produced by Jessica Bari.

Follow us on social media — Facebook: @calltomindnow | Instagram: @calltomindnow

Let’s connect — Email: calltomind@americanpublicmedia.org

Veterans with PTSD turn to the outdoors to improve mental health

Veterans with PTSD turn to the outdoors to improve mental health

Spending time engaging in outdoor recreation is known to improve general health and well-being. And research shows that veterans, in particular, benefit from outdoor activities as part of a complementary approach to treating mental health.
by Erica Zurek

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Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service

Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service

Mental illness is the leading cause of hospitalization for America’s military service members. 
by Jessica Bari

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Treating the Young Mind

Treating the Young Mind

The phrase “if only” is often used concerning a person’s mental health. If only we'd known they were hurting.
by Jessica Bari

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Promise & Peril: Technology and Mental Health

Promise & Peril: Technology and Mental Health

Technology is ever-present in modern life, from remote work to communities on social media, from dating apps to telemedicine.
by Jessica Bari

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The Aging Mind

The Aging Mind

Studies show that 1 in 4 older adults live with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
by Jessica Bari

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Beyond the Mirror: The Challenge of Eating Disorders

Beyond the Mirror: The Challenge of Eating Disorders

An estimated 29 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime. These mental illnesses can be profoundly disruptive to a person’s life and psychological wellbeing.
by Jessica Bari

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Eating disorders remain a hidden struggle in performing arts

Eating disorders remain a hidden struggle in performing arts

Body image pressures in the entertainment industry contribute to the prevalence of eating disorders, while organizations like the Emily Program work to expand awareness and treatment access for diverse groups.
by Jacob Aloi

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I don’t speak Spanish. I asked my dad, am I Latina enough? 

I don’t speak Spanish. I asked my dad, am I Latina enough? 

Many biracial people and children of immigrants deal with complicated feelings around cultural identity. That includes MPR News senior producer Jessica Bari, who decided it was time to talk with her father, a native of Puerto Rico.
by Jessica Bari

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Why postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders so often go untreated

Why postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders so often go untreated

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talked about why perinatal mood disorders are so common, and the barriers that keep many new parents from seeking and receiving the help they need.
by Angela Davis, Kyra Miles and Gretchen Brown

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