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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

Start fresh: 6 tips for emotional well-being in 2020

Start fresh: 6 tips for emotional well-being in 2020

Joy can be cultivated. Hostility often masks depression. As one year ends and another begins, these six insights and tips from psychologists offer hope for a good new year.
by Emily Vaughn

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In International Falls, the last psychiatrist for 100 miles just retired

In International Falls, the last psychiatrist for 100 miles just retired

The lack of psychiatrists in this town near the Canadian border shows just how tough it is to recruit mental-health care providers to rural or remote areas.
by Alisa Roth

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Reporting on mental health in 2019

MPR News mental health reporter Alisa Roth spent 2019 in prisons, medical offices and in the homes of families to report on some of the most compelling mental health stories in Minnesota this year. She joined the program to talk about those stories and share what she wants to focus on in 2020.
by Alisa Roth, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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For struggling Minnesota Muslims, help is a phone call away

For struggling Minnesota Muslims, help is a phone call away

Two sisters, Sumaya and Fadumo Hassan, started a mental-health helpline offering callers counseling and referrals to other resources. They’ve addressed questions on how to deal with bullying, anti-Islam sentiment and issues of identity.
by Mohamed Ibrahim

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Holiday parties make you squirm? Here's how to conquer social anxiety

Holiday parties make you squirm? Here's how to conquer social anxiety

People with social anxiety disorder fear their "fatal flaws" will be exposed by a wayward comment or other social misstep. If holiday parties send you spiraling, try these tips.
by Juli Fraga

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Minnesota cops rethink how to respond to suicide calls

Minnesota cops rethink how to respond to suicide calls

A group of police chiefs met Wednesday to talk about what they consider one of the most controversial and timely topics in their profession.
by Jon Collins

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Farmer suicides are on the rise; here’s how to help

Farmer suicides are on the rise; here’s how to help

A new state program is training people in the agricultural community to reach out when they see a farmer struggling. The sessions have been so popular, there’s a waiting list to get in.
by Kirsti Marohn

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When teens abuse parents, shame and secrecy make it hard to seek help

When teens abuse parents, shame and secrecy make it hard to seek help

Most people think domestic violence involves an adult abusing an intimate partner or a child, but children can also threaten, bully and attack family members. Some abused parents are speaking out.
by Christine Herman

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