Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

A mental health check in with MPR News
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, listen back to a conversation hosted by MPR News’ Angela Davis about the first actions to take and the words to use to help someone in a mental health emergency.
Gen Z workers are exhausted — and seeking solutions
The work expectations and experiences of Gen Z are different from those of earlier generations. It's part of the reason why some members of Gen Z are going through an early life crisis.
What is ‘real’ self-care?
While the saying “treat yo’self” may come to mind when you think about self-care, experts argue it’s not about self-indulgence or access to an expensive splurge.
Minnesota sees an increase in suicide deaths 
After a dip during the first year of the pandemic, suicide rates in Minnesota rose again during 2021 and 2022.
How to take action on youth mental health
We listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with two Minnesota professionals about how to recognize signs of mental health challenges — and what to do and say to help that young person in your life.
Black kids face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.
The drivers of the youth mental health crisis for Black children begin early and persist through a lifetime. Black children’s first encounters with racism can start before they are even in school, and Black teenagers report experiencing an average of five instances of racial discrimination per day.