Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

St. Paul youth heal through art at the Boys and Girls Club
For almost a year, teens at the Al Lenzmeier Boys and Girls Club have been helping their peers with mental health struggles and community issues through art. They’re also learning to lead.
Sober house for military veterans with PTSD opens in southern Minnesota
Research shows that veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder have higher rates of drug and alcohol use disorders, and higher rates of suicidal ideation. A new sober house in southern Minnesota will address those difficult challenges head on.
Veterans with PTSD turn to the outdoors to improve mental health
Spending time engaging in outdoor recreation is known to improve general health and well-being. And research shows that veterans, in particular, benefit from outdoor activities as part of a complementary approach to treating mental health.
Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service
Mental illness is the leading cause of hospitalization for America’s military service members. 
Treating the Young Mind
The phrase “if only” is often used concerning a person’s mental health. If only we'd known they were hurting.
Promise & Peril: Technology and Mental Health
Technology is ever-present in modern life, from remote work to communities on social media, from dating apps to telemedicine.
The Aging Mind
Studies show that 1 in 4 older adults live with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
Beyond the Mirror: The Challenge of Eating Disorders
An estimated 29 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime. These mental illnesses can be profoundly disruptive to a person’s life and psychological wellbeing.
Deaths by suicide in Minnesota and across the country have been increasing over the past two decades, but the rate of increase may be slowing down. The 2024 suicide rate in Minnesota was similar to 2023, with an estimated 813 suicides among residents.