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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

This year’s Nobel Conference gathers research on youth mental health — including loneliness

This year’s Nobel Conference gathers research on youth mental health — including loneliness

Manuela Barreto is a professor of social and organizational psychology at the University of Exeter in the U.K. and will present her research on loneliness at the conference. MPR News host Tom Crann talked with her ahead of her lecture to learn more.
by Tom Crann and Julia Franz

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Report: Greater Minn. suicides were majority of gun deaths in 2021

Report: Greater Minn. suicides were majority of gun deaths in 2021

Despite a concerns about mass shootings and a focus on violent crime in the metro, a new report shows the majority of gun deaths in 2021 were suicides in greater Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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The health benefits of friends

The health benefits of friends

Studies have shown that friendships can affect your cardiovascular health, your immune system, your cognitive health and even the rate at which your cells age. Guest host Chris Farrell talks with two experts about why friendship is so important and how we can form and strengthen the ties of friendship in our lives. 
by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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988: A Call for Crisis Care

988: A Call for Crisis Care

A special broadcast from Call to mind explores what actually happens when someone dials 988. How is the Lifeline serving as a tool to improve mental health emergency response? And is there a path between mental health emergencies and recovery?
by Jessica Bari

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At 988 call centers, crisis counselors offer empathy — and juggle limited resources

At 988 call centers, crisis counselors offer empathy — and juggle limited resources

In a mental health crisis, a conversation with an empathetic listener can be live-saving. But when someone needs in-person help, there's a shortage of resources in many parts of the country.
by Brett Sholtis

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What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite songs

What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite songs

Hearing your favorite song can put you in a great mood and get you ready for your day. But what is happening in your brain when you listen to music? Guest host Catharine Richert spoke about the healing power of our favorite songs, and how music is connected to mental health.
by Catharine Richert and Samantha Matsumoto

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Could psychedelics be the future of mental health?

Could psychedelics be the future of mental health?

A resurgence in clinical trials and a new Netflix series are stoking interest in using psychedelics to treat mental health disorders. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked to a researcher at the U of M about her work.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Sam Stroozas

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Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here's what you need to know

Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here's what you need to know

Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.
by Aneri Pattani

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