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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

New analysis reveals 'alarming' number of Minnesota teens reporting sexual exploitation

New analysis reveals 'alarming' number of Minnesota teens reporting sexual exploitation

At least 5,000 teens in Minnesota say they’ve traded sex for something of value, according to the triennial Minnesota Student Survey results. Numbers were particularly high among those who’ve been in a juvenile correctional facility or foster care, faced an unstable housing situation or attended an alternative school.
by Matt Sepic

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In many Minneapolis schools, the therapist is just down the hall

In many Minneapolis schools, the therapist is just down the hall

A Minneapolis Public Schools program places therapists in schools so students in need can more easily make their appointments. Research suggests the benefits of this model go way beyond mental health.
by Alisa Roth

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New generation pushes Hmong mental health concerns into the light

New generation pushes Hmong mental health concerns into the light

A younger generation is kindling a difficult but important conversation about mental health and suicide in Minnesota’s Hmong community, hoping a public discussion will break the stigma and lead people to get help.
by Tiffany Bui

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From spreadsheets to sled dogs: A Texas accountant finds balance in northern Minn.

From spreadsheets to sled dogs: A Texas accountant finds balance in northern Minn.

A Houston accountant, Gill walked away from her career and the warmth of the Texan sun to train sled dogs on the north shore of Lake Superior between Grand Marais and Grand Portage.
by Tom Crann, Sara Porter and Kyle Shiely

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Sober curious? Here’s what happens when you abstain from alcohol

Sober curious? Here’s what happens when you abstain from alcohol

Drinking alcohol is a big part of how we socialize. But increasingly, people are choosing to abstain for a month or more for personal reasons. What happens when we cut out booze?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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In rural Minnesota, a scarcity of beds for people in crisis

In rural Minnesota, a scarcity of beds for people in crisis

The shortage of mental health care in remote areas like International Falls means patients in need of inpatient psychiatric care are waiting days to be transferred to beds far from home. It’s a situation that’s challenging for patients, families and health care providers, one with no obvious solution.
by Alisa Roth

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Minnesota winter blues: Tips to treat seasonal affective disorder

Minnesota winter blues: Tips to treat seasonal affective disorder

Winter blues are common, especially in Minnesota where for months it’s cold and dark. We tend to hibernate and crave carbohydrates. Our mood changes. These symptoms can be signs of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression. Craig Sawchuk, a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, shares tips on how to treat it.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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