Mental Health

September 4, 2019 1:38 PM

Man who threw child at MOA now appealing guilty plea

Emmanuel Aranda, the man who pleaded guilty to throwing a child over a third floor balcony at the Mall of America is now appealing his conviction.

by Alisa Roth

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September 4, 2019 7:31 AM

It’s more than just detox — Hennepin County has a new alternative to jail or ER for mental health crises

Hennepin County has expanded a long-standing detox facility to serve people undergoing a mental health crisis. The goal is to provide a better alternative than jail or the emergency room.

by Alisa Roth

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September 4, 2019 12:00 AM

Humankind documentary: Whole Teachers — Whole Students

A documentary from the Humankind series about building social and emotional intelligence in students and teachers.

by MPR News Staff

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August 29, 2019 12:00 AM

MPR's Call to Mind at the Minnesota State Fair

MPR medical commentator Dr. Jon Hallberg hosts Hippocrates Cafe at the MPR State Fair booth, as part of the “Call to Mind” initiative to promote good mental health.

by MPR News Staff

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August 27, 2019 4:00 AM

The scientific debate over teens, screens and mental health

What's the link between smartphone use and teens' mental health? Experts disagree, with some arguing that the threat is overblown.

by Anya Kamenetz

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August 14, 2019 11:18 AM

Two local musicians share how they navigate sobriety

A musician's workplace is often a bar or nightclub. Usually there's alcohol. Sometimes drugs. So, what happens when a musician decides to become sober? Lydia Liza and Kevin Bowe talk about their journey, breaking points and how they continue to stay sober.

by Brandt Williams, Manda Lillie and Karen Zamora

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August 11, 2019 12:05 PM

From pain to purpose: 5 ways to cope in the wake of trauma

If recent violent events have left you upset and scared, you're not alone. But psychologists say, there are ways to help yourself and those you love overcome fear and move forward.

by Allison Aubrey

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July 27, 2019 11:53 AM

Seniors' mental health often is overlooked - and it's a growing problem

The golden years are thought by many to be a well-earned, carefree time in life. But adults 65 and older now account for almost 1 in 5 suicides in America.

by Samantha Balaban, Scott Simon and Josh Axelrod

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July 24, 2019 4:00 AM

How to help your anxious partner — and yourself

Anxiety can be consuming, and it doesn't have an easy solution. But psychiatrists and therapists say there are ways to help your partner navigate their challenges while also taking care of yourself.

by Susie Neilson

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July 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Prisons resort to video for psychiatric care

The difficulty of finding psychiatrists willing to work in prisons is forcing the institutions to provide care via video to populations with high rates of mental illness.

by Alisa Roth

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