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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

‘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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'Trauma Sponges': How a Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering

'Trauma Sponges': How a Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minneapolis fire captain and author Jeremy Norton about his just published book “Trauma Sponges.” In it, he details 22 years of being a first responder in Minneapolis, including a call to the scene of George Floyd’s murder.    
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies

Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies

Burnout and deteriorating mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression are affecting religious leaders at a worrisome pace. Clergy have increasingly stepped into the frontlines of care for mental health distress across the country.
by The Associated Press

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Why is ADHD often overlooked in adults, especially women?

Why is ADHD often overlooked in adults, especially women?

ADHD is a common diagnosis in children. But it’s not just for kids. Many adults are also learning they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — especially women. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how problems with attention and focus show up later in life.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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As student mental health needs leap, schools seek a next generation of counselors

As student mental health needs leap, schools seek a next generation of counselors

A nearly $7 million federal grant is helping address Minnesota’s long standing shortage of school counselors. Those doing the work now in northwestern Minnesota say the needs are greater than ever.
by Dan Gunderson

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