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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

From spreadsheets to sled dogs: A Texas accountant finds balance in northern Minn.

From spreadsheets to sled dogs: A Texas accountant finds balance in northern Minn.

A Houston accountant, Gill walked away from her career and the warmth of the Texan sun to train sled dogs on the north shore of Lake Superior between Grand Marais and Grand Portage.
by Tom Crann, Sara Porter and Kyle Shiely

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Sober curious? Here’s what happens when you abstain from alcohol

Sober curious? Here’s what happens when you abstain from alcohol

Drinking alcohol is a big part of how we socialize. But increasingly, people are choosing to abstain for a month or more for personal reasons. What happens when we cut out booze?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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In rural Minnesota, a scarcity of beds for people in crisis

In rural Minnesota, a scarcity of beds for people in crisis

The shortage of mental health care in remote areas like International Falls means patients in need of inpatient psychiatric care are waiting days to be transferred to beds far from home. It’s a situation that’s challenging for patients, families and health care providers, one with no obvious solution.
by Alisa Roth

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Minnesota winter blues: Tips to treat seasonal affective disorder

Minnesota winter blues: Tips to treat seasonal affective disorder

Winter blues are common, especially in Minnesota where for months it’s cold and dark. We tend to hibernate and crave carbohydrates. Our mood changes. These symptoms can be signs of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression. Craig Sawchuk, a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, shares tips on how to treat it.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Hope, happiness and social connection: Hidden benefits of regular exercise

Hope, happiness and social connection: Hidden benefits of regular exercise

A new book, “The Joy of Movement,” offers more motivation to exercise. It's not just about getting fit or looking good: Exercise can give you courage, pleasure and better friendships.
by Stephanie O'Neill

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Reporting on mental health in 2019

MPR News mental health reporter Alisa Roth spent 2019 in prisons, medical offices and in the homes of families to report on some of the most compelling mental health stories in Minnesota this year. She joined the program to talk about those stories and share what she wants to focus on in 2020.
by Alisa Roth, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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For struggling Minnesota Muslims, help is a phone call away

For struggling Minnesota Muslims, help is a phone call away

Two sisters, Sumaya and Fadumo Hassan, started a mental-health helpline offering callers counseling and referrals to other resources. They’ve addressed questions on how to deal with bullying, anti-Islam sentiment and issues of identity.
by Mohamed Ibrahim

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