Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

May 14, 2019 4:22 PM

When to seek a referral for a mental health specialist

Dr. Jon Hallberg walks us through when it's time to move from primary care to specialty care for mental health conditions.

by Tom Crann, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Megan Burks

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May 14, 2019 4:00 AM

'Like a zombie': Mother of suspect in MOA attack tells his story

Becky Aranda recalls the mental health challenges of her son, the man accused of throwing a 5-year-old over a third-story railing at the Mall of America last month.

by Alisa Roth

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May 8, 2019 11:08 AM

Want to get started on your mental health? Start with your primary care doctor

"This is part of our training. We don't separate out mental health issues with the rest of the things that go on in our bodies," Dr. Jon Hallberg said.

by Tom Crann, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Megan Burks

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May 7, 2019 2:00 PM

New treatment for postpartum depression comes with a steep cost

The first-ever drug for postpartum depression hits the market next month. The medication works fast. But at $34,000 per treatment, will it reach those who need it most?

by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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April 8, 2019 4:00 AM

Argosy's demise may worsen Minnesota's psychologist shortage

For-profit Argosy University once trained roughly a fifth of Minnesota's licensed psychologists. Its sudden closing has left students stranded and local mental health leaders worried about how to meet an already widening demand for psychologists in Minnesota.

by Alisa Roth

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March 18, 2019 11:05 PM

Minnesota has some of the best and worst access to mental health care

A new study finds Minnesota counties have some of the nation's highest concentrations of mental health care providers per capita -- and some of the lowest.

by Alisa Roth

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March 15, 2019 5:25 PM

Study: Access to guns a bigger factor in gun violence than mental illness

Politicians commonly link gun violence to mental illness. But a study in Texas finds access to guns is the real culprit.

by Alisa Roth

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March 14, 2019 4:08 PM

Advocates pushing mental health parity, funding bills at Capitol

Mental health advocates in Minnesota are pushing a range of bills in the Legislature this year, including eliminating the use of solitary confinement in prison and making sure insurers cover mental health care and physical health care equally.

by Alisa Roth

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March 9, 2019 4:00 AM

Minnesota tattoo artists raise awareness for mental health

The semicolon has become a symbol of resilience for people facing or impacted by mental illness, the St. Cloud Times reported. A semicolon tattoo can be a permanent reminder not to give up.

by Associated Press

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February 18, 2019 1:00 PM

Spotlight on mental health policy

As a part of Call to Mind we are having a discussion about why people who need mental health care are unable to access it, and why funding challenges persist.

by Mike Mulcahy, Julie Siple and Sam Choo

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