Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

July 18, 2021 9:39 AM

Racked with guilt, some COVID-19 survivors are asking, 'Why me?'

Survivor's guilt is typically associated with soldiers or first responders who survive a traumatic event that others did not. It's now consuming some people who survived a deadly disease that so many didn't. A counselor gives steps to address those feelings.

by Hiba Ahmad, Hadeel Al-Shalchi and Emma Bowman

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July 15, 2021 1:40 PM

Walz signs order restricting 'conversion therapy' for minors

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy on Thursday — but he said it's just a start and called on the Legislature to make the ban permanent.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2021 5:30 PM

Nature as a healer

When you’re stressed or anxious do you go for a walk in the woods? Or do you garden or kayak? Host Angela Davis talks about the healing benefits of nature with the founder of a nature-based therapeutics program, a holistic health practitioner and therapist who sees clients outdoors.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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June 29, 2021 5:36 AM

Stuck in a rut? Sometimes joy takes a little practice

If you've been feeling blah recently, you're not alone. The good news is you can retrain your brain to feel happier. Here's how to shift your mood and restore your well-being.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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June 21, 2021 7:12 AM

The 19th explains: How to manage post-pandemic social anxiety

Social anxiety is significantly more common in women. Experts told The 19th how to manage it as many reenter society.

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June 7, 2021 2:07 PM

What Naomi Osaka can teach us about athletes and mental health

Host Angela Davis talks to a journalist, a sports psychologist and a former collegiate tennis coach about Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Maja Beckstrom

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May 30, 2021 7:40 PM

A path to peace: How a former Navy corpsman honors his fallen friends on Memorial Day

In Afghanistan, Ralph "AK" Angkiangco was a medic with a Marine platoon that suffered terrible casualties. For years, the holiday was a time to drink and forget, not remember. This year is different.

by Dustin Jones

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May 29, 2021 7:35 AM

StoryCorps: This Memorial Day weekend, remembering the overlooked heroes

At StoryCorps, a mother remembers her once "happy-go-lucky" son who took his own life after serving in Iraq. Because of this, she feels he's not seen as a "hero," like his fellow soldiers — which makes her loss more painful.

by Jud Esty-Kendall

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May 27, 2021 1:00 AM

Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care

Preventative mental health care is effective and can prevent early symptoms from becoming chronic illnesses. What will it take to reform the nation’s care systems and policies so that people get the holistic care they need to prevent a crisis?

by Jessica Bari and Sam Choo

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May 19, 2021 8:22 AM

'We're still in the storm': Minnesota students struggle with mental health

A year of pandemic-restricted learning in the state where George Floyd was killed by a white police officer has taken its toll on the mental health of many young Minnesotans.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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