Mental Health

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December 4, 2023 5:04 AM

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called “Project UnLonely” shows how creative expression can foster friendships.

by Allison Aubrey

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November 29, 2023 12:11 PM

Children's Minnesota served 575 kids in inpatient mental health unit's first year

Children’s Minnesota opened its first inpatient mental health unit one year ago. We check in with a child psychiatrist working in the unit.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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November 29, 2023 10:23 AM

Suicide rates rose in 2022 overall but declined for teens and young adults

Provisional data from 2022 showed a bright spot in the trend of rising suicides in the U.S.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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November 24, 2023 6:59 AM

First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope

The former first lady fought with persistence to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses.

by Christine Herman

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November 21, 2023 2:33 PM

Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health

Earlier this year the Minnesota native spoke publicly about recent struggles with her eating disorder, after 12 years of recovery. This week she told reporters why she feels it’s important to share her story — and she said her priority is a “happy and healthy season.”

by MPR News Staff

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November 21, 2023 5:51 AM

A novel prison program for pregnant women and their babies

Minnesota is believed to be the first state that allows some mothers live outside of prison with their new babies.

by Alisa Roth

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November 20, 2023 11:33 AM

Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too

Don't skip Friendsgiving. A large new study confirms that close friendships are vital to our health. But BFFs tend to share certain vices, too.

by Maggie Mertens

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November 17, 2023 2:44 PM

Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home

The Carter Center said she is at home with former President Jimmy Carter, now 99. The Carter family said through the statement that they are “grateful for the outpouring of love and support.”

by The Associated Press

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November 17, 2023 10:25 AM

‘Loss of words’: UW-River Falls community mourns death of three students in a month

Students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls have rallied around a memorial honoring the lives of three students, all women, who died within weeks of each other this fall.

by Nicole Ki

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November 14, 2023 1:44 PM

Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost well-being

A new citizen-scientist research project aims to test whether daily moments of awe, kindness and gratitude can make a real impact. Early results are promising. And it's not too late to join the study.

by Allison Aubrey

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Mental Health

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Children's Minnesota served 575 kids in inpatient mental health unit's first year

Suicide rates rose in 2022 overall but declined for teens and young adults

First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope

Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health

A novel prison program for pregnant women and their babies

Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too

Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home

‘Loss of words’: UW-River Falls community mourns death of three students in a month

Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost well-being

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