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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it

America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it

Lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General.
by Juana Summers, Vincent Acovino, Christopher Intagliata and Patrick Wood

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As lawmakers prepare to debate marijuana legalization, a Minnesota psychiatrist weighs in

As lawmakers prepare to debate marijuana legalization, a Minnesota psychiatrist weighs in

The proposal has some medical providers talking about what legalized cannabis use might mean for the health, particularly the mental health, of Minnesotans. Dr. Sheila Specker, a psychiatrist and director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about some doctors’ concerns and recommendations.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Demand for culturally-aware mental health providers rises in a more diverse Minnesota

Demand for culturally-aware mental health providers rises in a more diverse Minnesota

Finding proper mental health care can be difficult for many people — especially as the state grapples with a shortage of mental health providers. But as the state becomes more racially and ethnically diverse, finding therapists with cultural awareness is an added challenge for many people of color.
by Sarah Thamer

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Here are some signs that you're holding stress in your body without even knowing it

Here are some signs that you're holding stress in your body without even knowing it

People are well aware of stress, but we aren’t always aware of stress that we’re holding in our bodies. Here are some signs that could clue you in.
by Emily Bright and Ellen Finn

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How Minnesota peer support groups are bolstering mental health

How Minnesota peer support groups are bolstering mental health

“You are not alone” is a sentiment that has helped some Minnesotans cope with their mental health challenges in peer-to-peer support groups. MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with two Minnesotans who have been to support groups themselves about how they help and what new members can expect.

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'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts  

'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts  

Sometimes a headbutt or excited tail wag could be exactly what we need. University of Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Jody Lulich talks about the power of animal companionship and his new memoir.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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How reframing mass shootings as suicide could help prevent them

How reframing mass shootings as suicide could help prevent them

St. Paul researchers are beginning to frame mass shootings through a newer lens called “deaths of despair” that looks at them as suicides. And it’s because of this that they warn against having armed guards in schools.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Youth violence may have been provoked by pandemic stresses

Youth violence may have been provoked by pandemic stresses

Experts think the upheaval and chaos of the pandemic that kept students out of school and away from each other — along with lack of one-on-one support — may be fueling some of the violent incidents involving Minnesota youth.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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