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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

'Could you help, Santa?' In Christmas wish lists, children write of pandemic hardships

'Could you help, Santa?' In Christmas wish lists, children write of pandemic hardships

In normal times, letters to Santa are typically carefree wishes for things like toys or a new game. But for some children this year, they've become a reflection of challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Emma Bowman

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Minnesotan designed a smartwatch app to help stop his dad's PTSD-related nightmares

Minnesotan designed a smartwatch app to help stop his dad's PTSD-related nightmares

Patrick Skluzacek suffered from PTSD-related nightmares, which were ruining his life. His son, Tyler, created a smartwatch application to disrupt them. The app recently won FDA approval.
by Martha Ann Overland

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New research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 

New research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 

What’s new with Alzheimer’s disease research? Two dementia investigators talk about racial disparities, sleep and a blood test that may tell you if you could someday be at risk. 
by Kerri Miller and Maja Beckstrom

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'Slow down,' 'don't quit': Advice from 7 women who overcame their pandemic struggles

'Slow down,' 'don't quit': Advice from 7 women who overcame their pandemic struggles

Nominated by NPR readers across the country and around the world, here are the stories of seven women who overcame personal struggles through the pandemic – and how they found the strength to pull through.
by Rosemary Misdary

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A space to grieve: New Ulm moms connect for monument to infertility and loss

A space to grieve: New Ulm moms connect for monument to infertility and loss

A group of women who had experienced similar loss joined together to build a dedicated space in the New Ulm Cemetery where people navigating infertility, miscarriages, infant loss and stillbirths can go to grieve and reflect. 
by Hannah Yang

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