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Report calls for more funding, support to address 'collective trauma' across the state

Report calls for more funding, support to address 'collective trauma' across the state

Mental health advocacy group NAMI Minnesota looked at how various traumatic events have affected Minnesotans — from the murder of George Floyd to Operation Metro Surge. Their report calls on more funding and support to address the collective impact.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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What’s political grief? And did it shape the midterm election?

What’s political grief? And did it shape the midterm election?

Do you know the term political grief? Maybe you know what it feels like. It's when you lose trust in institutions and feel heartbreak over politics. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how grief, anger and distress shaped the midterm election.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health

What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health

Are you tossing and turning at night? Waking up tired? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a sleep doctor about why people have trouble sleeping, why sleep is so important to health and how you can sleep better.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Long COVID affects many Minnesotans years after the pandemic

Long COVID affects many Minnesotans years after the pandemic

It’s been six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many Minnesotans are still suffering its aftermath. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the extreme fatigue, brain fog and other symptoms of long COVID.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Recovery: Building a new life after sobriety

Recovery: Building a new life after sobriety

Getting sober is just a first step. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about lifelong recovery with two guests who rebuilt their lives after alcohol and drug abuse brought everything crashing down.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Native-led coalition says community involvement supports youth mental health

Native-led coalition says community involvement supports youth mental health

Proclamations from the state and city of St. Paul marked Thursday as Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention Day. Ain Dah Yung Center’s American Indian Metro Suicide Prevention Coalition says the first step in prevention is community engagement with youth.
by Chandra Colvin

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How to know when it's time to quit your job

How to know when it's time to quit your job

How do you know when it’s time to quit your job? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to recognize when a job isn’t working anymore, and how to decide what to do next.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Scandia congregation observes National Recovery Month with outreach, training

Scandia congregation observes National Recovery Month with outreach, training

Lutheran pastor Seth Perry has opened up about his own mental health struggles to reduce stigma in his community. He launched a podcast about mental health and recovery and his congregation created a mental wellness outreach committee.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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