Play47min 06sec'Face It': A safe space for men and boys to talk openly about mental healthMarch 29, 2023 11:28 AMBy Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier, and Samantha MatsumotoExperts say that many men and boys don’t talk openly about their struggles, and that makes it hard for them to seek help. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two mental health professionals who work closely with men and boys.
Online communities can help with loneliness — to a pointMarch 23, 2023 4:27 PMA new episode from APM's mental health initiative “Call to Mind" explores how loneliness affects mental and physical health, and how meeting an online community offline can help.
Play5min 11sec'We want to be accepted': Clubhouses give community to those with mental illnessMarch 17, 2023 4:00 AMBy Lydia McMullen-LairdFountain House pioneered what is now known as the clubhouse model, which are community-based programs that provide social support for severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, major depressive disorder and borderline personality disorder.
Play51min 42secCall To Mind: Seeking ConnectionMarch 8, 2023 10:00 AMBy Jessica Bari and Nicole JohnsonMPR News shares “Seeking Connection,” a special broadcast from Call to Mind, American Public Media’s initiative to foster conversations about mental health. The special explores the relationship between loneliness, mental health and the power of social connections.
Play57min 52secHow to help kids and teens with their mental health, students weigh inMarch 1, 2023 12:02 PMBy Angela Davis, Kelly Gordon, and Nicole JohnsonThe isolation and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted teenagers struggling with mental health issues. Three experts share approaches on what adults, parents and school counselors can do to help kids dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
One state looks to get kids in crisis out of the ER — and back homeFebruary 9, 2023 4:00 AMBy Martha Bebinger At many U.S. hospitals, children and teens are stuck in the emergency department for days or weeks because psychiatric beds are full. Massachussets has a simple, yet promising solution..
Play47min 29secHow to navigate estrangement and toxic relationshipsJanuary 27, 2023 1:48 PMBy Catharine Richert, Samantha Matsumoto, and Nicole JohnsonAbout 27 percent of American adults say they have cut off contact with a family member, according to one study from Cornell University. Guest host Catharine Richert talks with two psychologists about estrangement and how we can navigate our most complicated relationships with family and friends.
Play48min 05secAre the risks of sports gambling worth the reward?January 26, 2023 11:30 AMBy Chris Farrell and Matthew AlvarezThe online sports betting industry shows no signs of slowing down. Guest host Chris Farrell talks about the normalization of sports betting, what it means for young adults and their mental health, and the risk of developing a gambling addiction.
Therapy by chatbot? The promise and challenges in using AI for mental healthJanuary 19, 2023 8:50 AMBy Yuki Noguchi Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience."
Play8min 06secDuluth-based podcast invites survivors to host, tell their storiesJanuary 19, 2023 8:26 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Britt AamodtPerhaps this figure rings true for you: 70 percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic incident in their lives. Some who are ready talk about it have turned to Duluth-based Laura Anderson.