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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

Time is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals

Time is fleeting. Here's how to stay on track with New Year's goals

As we dive into another new year of resolutions, managing time is the key to success. And learning to organize our time around our goals may mean saying 'no' to activities that don't align.
by Allison Aubrey

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What to do if you notice signs of memory loss in your older relatives

What to do if you notice signs of memory loss in your older relatives

As families gather for the holidays, you may notice worrying signs of memory problems in your older relatives. Karla Hult, the founder of So Many Goodbyes, joined host Cathy Wurzer this time last year with advice on how to take action to support the older adults in your family.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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Here's how some therapists are tackling structural racism in their practice

Here's how some therapists are tackling structural racism in their practice

A new wave of counselors is supporting people of color by 'decolonizing' the practice of therapy. They aim to make therapy more culturally responsive and to take generational trauma into account.
by Lauren Beard

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Children’s Minnesota opens mental health unit to meet surge in demand

Children’s Minnesota opens mental health unit to meet surge in demand

Children’s Minnesota is opening a new youth mental health unit this month in St. Paul to meet a surge in demand for in-patient services. The Twin Cities saw a 30 percent rise in youth mental health crises last year.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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What to know when you’re going through a 'quarterlife crisis'

What to know when you’re going through a 'quarterlife crisis'

Many young adults are experiencing a “quarterlife crisis.” MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how people in their 20s and 30s can get through a pivotal period in life.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Searching for Providers of Color

Searching for Providers of Color

Call to Mind host Kimberly Adams shares “Searching for Providers of Color.” The special broadcast explores the shortage of mental health providers of color and the importance of finding a provider who can identify with a person’s race, culture and experiences.
by Jessica Bari

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Overcoming barriers to improving the mental health of Minnesota farmers

Overcoming barriers to improving the mental health of Minnesota farmers

Monica Kramer McConkey grew up on a farm and is one of two mental health professionals hired through the state to provide free mental health support for farmers. Monica owns Eyes on the Horizon, an agriculture mental health consulting business and she talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the work.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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