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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

What's the #1 thing to change to be happier? A top happiness researcher weighs in

What's the #1 thing to change to be happier? A top happiness researcher weighs in

There are plenty of factors in life that contribute to happiness. But could keeping in touch with your loved ones be the most important?
by Ari Shapiro, Megan Lim and Christopher Intagliata

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Ask a Bookseller: Laziness does not exist

Ask a Bookseller: Laziness does not exist

Bookseller Whit Robinson of Avid Bookshop in Athens, Georgia recommends one of her top reads: The nonfiction book “Laziness Does Not Exist” by Dr. Devon Price. 
by Emily Bright

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What do you want to change about your life in 2023?  

What do you want to change about your life in 2023?  

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a behavioral researcher and a health and wellness coach about how to make change easier by shifting our mindset, picking realistic and inspiring goals and using tips from psychology to stay motivated.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Substance Use & New Paths to Recovery

Substance Use & New Paths to Recovery

Call to Mind host Kimberly Adams shares “Substance Use & New Paths to Recovery.” The special broadcast from American Public Media explores substance use disorders in the United States.
by Jessica Bari

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Time is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals

Time is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals

As we dive into another new year of resolutions, managing time is the key to success. And learning to organize our time around our goals may mean saying 'no' to activities that don't align.
by Allison Aubrey

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What to do if you notice signs of memory loss in your older relatives

What to do if you notice signs of memory loss in your older relatives

As families gather for the holidays, you may notice worrying signs of memory problems in your older relatives. Karla Hult, the founder of So Many Goodbyes, joined host Cathy Wurzer this time last year with advice on how to take action to support the older adults in your family.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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Here's how some therapists are tackling structural racism in their practice

Here's how some therapists are tackling structural racism in their practice

A new wave of counselors is supporting people of color by 'decolonizing' the practice of therapy. They aim to make therapy more culturally responsive and to take generational trauma into account.
by Lauren Beard

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Children’s Minnesota opens mental health unit to meet surge in demand

Children’s Minnesota opens mental health unit to meet surge in demand

Children’s Minnesota is opening a new youth mental health unit this month in St. Paul to meet a surge in demand for in-patient services. The Twin Cities saw a 30 percent rise in youth mental health crises last year.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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What to know when you’re going through a 'quarterlife crisis'

What to know when you’re going through a 'quarterlife crisis'

Many young adults are experiencing a “quarterlife crisis.” MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how people in their 20s and 30s can get through a pivotal period in life.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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