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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

The Aging Mind

The Aging Mind

Studies show that one in four older adults live with a mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
by Jessica Bari

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Suicide rate in Minnesota remains below record highs for second year

Deaths by suicide in Minnesota and across the country have been increasing over the past two decades, but the rate of increase may be slowing down. The 2024 suicide rate in Minnesota was similar to 2023, with an estimated 813 suicides among residents.
by Erica Zurek

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Talk therapy is up, and use of psych meds without therapy is down, a study finds

Talk therapy is up, and use of psych meds without therapy is down, a study finds

A study from the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that psychotherapy is becoming more accessible to people. The study looks at trends in mental health treatment from 2018 to 2021.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Longtime Stearns County commissioner at center of dispute over competency resigns

Longtime Stearns County commissioner at center of dispute over competency resigns

Leigh Lenzmeier has represented District 4 in the city of St. Cloud for 34 years. He has suffered ongoing health problems. For the past year, he has been in an assisted living facility in Buffalo and attended county meetings virtually.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Understanding autism

Understanding autism

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts and advocates about the rise in autism diagnoses, what autism is, what it isn’t and why the conversation matters.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Recognizing and treating bipolar disorder

Recognizing and treating bipolar disorder

Does someone you know have bipolar disorder? Would you even recognize the signs of this mental health condition? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about living with bipolar disorder and how treatment is changing. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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