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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

A mental health check in with MPR News

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.
by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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Gen Z workers are exhausted — and seeking solutions

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.
by Destinee Adams

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What is ‘real’ self-care?

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.
by Jessica Bari

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Minnesota sees an increase in suicide deaths 

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.
by Michelle Wiley

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How to take action on youth mental health

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.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Samantha Matsumoto

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Black kids face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.

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.
by The Associated Press

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Feeling burned out? Here’s how a Minnesota doctor sang about it

Feeling burned out? Here’s how a Minnesota doctor sang about it

What do you do when work starts to feel like a grind? One Twin Cities doctor wrote a musical about it. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about finding meaning at work and ways to handle burnout. 
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer teens and young adults are experiencing a rise in LGBTQ+ discrimination. What’s the impact on their mental health and what supports their wellbeing? MPR News shares a one-hour broadcast special hosted by Kimberly Adams, “Call to Mind: Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health.”
by Jessica Bari

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