A growing number of states, including Minnesota, are acknowledging that responding to emergencies can have a lasting — and damaging — effect on people’s mental health. Thirty-five now let first responders claim workers’ comp for PTSD. But now, some cities are worried about how they’re going to pay for the care.
Overcrowding, understaffing and poor treatment for inmates with mental health issues held in Los Angeles jails underscore growing failures in America's mental health and justice systems.
The notion of a shorter workweek might sound crazy to overworked Americans, but around the world, companies and even governments are starting to embrace it. The key is fewer meetings and distractions.
The proposal by a Republican state senator would charge social media companies a fee for having Minnesota users and require a health warning upon login.
At the Board of Regents meeting this week, U President Joan Gabel will present the findings of an assessment on mental health services — and whether they’re reaching students.
Noncompete agreements are allowed in just about every industry in Minnesota — the only exception is for lawyers. Now some lawmakers want to change that, saying the contracts harm patients and worsen the provider shortage.
College should be a time of opportunity. But opportunity goes hand-in-hand with stress, and that can pose serious challenges for mental wellness. Join us as we explore what students are thinking about when it comes to mental health.
Brains affected by autism appear to share a problem with cells that make myelin, the insulating coating surrounding nerve fibers that controls the speed at which the fibers convey electrical signals.
A first-of-its-kind study of Karen refugees in St. Paul diagnosed with major depression offers hope that refugees scarred by the trauma of war and torture can recover.
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