Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

Becoming a caregiving partner
When Lynette Lamb’s husband had a stroke at 45, it changed his life — and hers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minneapolis author about facing the future when you become a caregiver overnight.
Minnesota man starts 200-mile walk to support fellow firefighters
A Minnesota firefighter started a 200-mile walk on Sunday to raise awareness of health challenges faced by fellow firefighters. Doug Foote, a firefighter in Chanhassen, is making the journey while wearing his firefighting gear.
Climate change is making natural disasters worse — along with our mental health
"We are burned out and our resilience is really down," Lise Van Susteren, a psychiatrist, author and environmental activist, told NPR. "It's making us raw to all of these new challenges that we face. They're coming too fast, too furious, and too many."
Why resilience is key to student success in uncertain times
Kids’ lives have been disrupted by challenges and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest and more. As they get back to the classroom, host Tom Crann spoke with a clinical psychologist about how schools can support student success by teaching resilience.
Checking in on the child welfare system in Minnesota
As schools return to in-person learning, how will the child welfare system in Minnesota be affected? Host Tom Crann spoke with a social worker about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the system and the risks of overreporting.
Joy, concern for students with ADHD as in-person learning returns
As schools go back to in-person learning, students with ADHD are hoping to return to some semblance of routine. Host Tom Crann spoke with an expert on children with ADHD about the challenges they’ve faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is your child anxious about going to school during a pandemic? Here’s how to talk about it
As the school year begins, many kids will be returning to in-person learning for the first time in months. Here’s how a children’s mental health expert suggests talking to your child if they’re anxious about going to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.