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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope

First Lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental health boils down to one word: Hope

The former first lady fought with persistence to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses.
by Christine Herman

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Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health

Ahead of World Cup ski season, Jessie Diggins talks about prioritizing her mental health

Earlier this year the Minnesota native spoke publicly about recent struggles with her eating disorder, after 12 years of recovery. This week she told reporters why she feels it’s important to share her story — and she said her priority is a “happy and healthy season.”
by MPR News Staff

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Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home

Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home

The Carter Center said she is at home with former President Jimmy Carter, now 99. The Carter family said through the statement that they are “grateful for the outpouring of love and support.”
by The Associated Press

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‘Loss of words’: UW-River Falls community mourns death of three students in a month

‘Loss of words’: UW-River Falls community mourns death of three students in a month

Students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls have rallied around a memorial honoring the lives of three students, all women, who died within weeks of each other this fall.
by Nicole Ki

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Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost well-being

Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost well-being

A new citizen-scientist research project aims to test whether daily moments of awe, kindness and gratitude can make a real impact. Early results are promising. And it's not too late to join the study.
by Allison Aubrey

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Are you tired of family drama?

Are you tired of family drama?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three therapists about how early family experiences shape us, and how to disentangle ourselves from the pain, hurt and conflict of dysfunctional family relationships.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Rural Voice: Mental health and social isolation in rural communities

Rural Voice: Mental health and social isolation in rural communities

Rural America is facing a silent epidemic of mental health struggles. How can they overcome the social isolation, stigma and accessibility issues that led to this moment? MPR News host Kerri Miller took that question to Little Falls, Minn., for a Rural Voice town hall.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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