Minnesota sports psychologist helps athletes deal with mental rigors of Olympics
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Anoka-Hennepin schools discuss teen mental health, suicide awareness in new podcast
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast.
Minnesota school district hopes podcast will spark conversation on teen suicides
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast. The podcast on suicide awareness is part of the district’s Parent Engage 360 program that was launched to help connect families with additional resources during the pandemic.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
New premature birth report card shows glaring Minnesota disparties
The number of overall preterm births in Minnesota are dropping, but only if the mothers are white.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
'I'm not ashamed of it anymore:' Vikings DE Everson Griffin shares bipolar diagnosis
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is opening up about his mental health.
Everson Griffen getting care after leaving home peacefully
A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings player has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a year for 1st time, CDC says
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
Sophie's Squad hosts 'Hockey Hits Back' event to raise mental health awareness
Sophie’s Squad highlighted the importance of mental health during two girls hockey games in Rogers, Minnesota on Thursday.
Sophie's Squad hosts 'Hockey Hits Back' event to raise mental health awareness
Sophie’s Squad held their first event called "Hockey Hits Back" at the Rodgers vs. Sartell girls hockey game. Sophie played for Sartell’s hockey team. Her parents did a ceremonial puck drop.
Woman opens shelter in Minneapolis to help struggling young adults
Felicia Robertson opened the Starte Thomas Runaway Prevention Program on Monday.
Minnesota provider removing barriers to mental health services
It’s now been more than a year and a half since we first went into lockdown, and studies show that the pandemic continues to have an impact on mental health. One Twin Cities-based mental health provider is seeing it firsthand and says that it's taking steps to break down barriers to care.
Twin Cities based provider breaks down barriers to mental health care
It’s now been more than a year and a half since we first went into lockdown, and studies show that the pandemic continues to have an impact on mental health. One Twin Cities-based mental health provider is seeing it firsthand and says that it's taking steps to break down barriers to care.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.
Remembering Sophie: Parents speak out to raise suicide awareness
At 14, Sophie Wieland could capture an audience, whether with the violin or playing hockey, soccer, or running cross country, she was smart and did well in school. She was even on student council. And her smile made others smile.
Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job
A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man completes 313 mile journey carrying canoe for life-saving mission
A Minnesota man finally completed his mission to carry his canoe a distance equal to the Superior Hiking Trail, a mission he dubbed "Portage for a Purpose" to help promote suicide prevention.