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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

New MN campaign aims to end stigma of mental illness

Last week's shooting in Connecticut spurred debate about mental health care in the U.S. We wanted to take a few minutes today to discuss a new effort here in Minnesota related to mental health.
by Tom Weber

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Identifying and treating mental illness in young adults

Identifying and treating mental illness in young adults

In the aftermath of the Aurora, Colorado shooting, the mental health of 24-year-old suspect James Holmes is being called into question. How can mental illness lead to serious tragedies, and what are the warning signs to look for in young adults?

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The link between video games and depression

The link between video games and depression

Do parents need to start worrying about how many hours kids are playing video games? A new study out of Iowa State University suggests that game addiction is linked to depression and other psychological disorders. Midmorning examines the study and reasoning behind the data.

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Dealing with military suicides and soldiers' mental health

Dealing with military suicides and soldiers' mental health

An Army report released last week faults military leadership for not attending to soldiers' mental health problems, contributing to record-high suicide levels. We'll talk about the report and what the military is doing, and not doing, to help suffering soldiers and prevent suicides in the future.

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Memory tricks

Memory tricks

We sometimes think of our memories as under our control. But research suggests that they change over time. And perhaps more disturbing, can be altered by others.

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Family's case challenges legality of non-compete contracts in mental health

Family's case challenges legality of non-compete contracts in mental health

Nadine Parker says that raising two children with severe mental health problems has not been easy, but in the past year things started to improve --until, she said, their mental health practitioner was recently banned from visiting the family after switching employers.
by Madeleine Baran

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Head of New Orleans' mental health crisis unit discusses lessons learned

Head of New Orleans' mental health crisis unit discusses lessons learned

Cecile Tebo, who leads the New Orleans police department's so-called mental health "SWAT" team in post-Katrina New Orleans, says the city's mental health crisis is far from over.
by Madeleine Baran

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Equal treatment for mental illness

Equal treatment for mental illness

New rules out this year may help many more with mental illness obtain the treatments they need and have insurance plans pay for them as for any other medical condition. Also, a look at what mental health doctors believe should be done to standardize care.

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