'Silent struggles': Teens' struggle with mental health
The Eden Prairie Local News reporters have put together a deepdive into the struggles faced by teens when it comes to mental health.
Suicide deaths reached a record high in 2022: Here's why rates are higher in men
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression, but only a fourth as likely as men to die by suicide.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Teens and the suicide crisis | FOX 9 All Day
Jim Bayer and the Eden Prairie Local News have put together a series tackling the subject of teen suicide and mental health concerns. Thursday, Amy Hockert spoke with Bayer and Nancy Wagner, a mother who lost her child to suicide, about the crisis.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Bloomington PD mental health pilot program
The Bloomington Police Department shared a new mental health pilot program that provides immediate free therapy services to the patient and family. The rapid response team starts in December.
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
Pediatricians diagnosing mental health issues?
More than 160 million Americans live in areas with shortages of mental health professionals. The shortage is even more severe among providers who treat children.
First signs of gloomy winter weather can trigger seasonal depression, seasonal affective disorder
Treatment methods for season depression include light boxes, sitting in sunlight when possible and getting physical activity.
Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in new report
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
Edina teens launch new app aimed at helping teens track emotional health
How are you feeling today? It sounds like a simple question, but Edina teenager Taara Verma found it was a tough one to answer honestly. After tracking her emotions in therapy, she had an idea.
Edina teens launch new app to track emotions
How are you feeling today? It sounds like a simple question, but Edina teenager Taara Verma found it was a tough one to answer honestly. After tracking her emotions in therapy, she had an idea.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Minnesota offers suicide prevention trainings for teachers and staff
A partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Education aim to offer teachers and school staff suicide prevention training.
Kids comic book highlights rare disorder
Emmett Cordes enjoys getting what's in his head down on paper, and he's drawing on his experience to help educate others about what is going on in his body.
Sophie’s Squad 5K run
Sophie's Squad, a nonprofit organization that works to improve mental health in athletes, hosted a 5K run on Saturday. The organization was named after Sophie Wieland, a young athlete who died by suicide.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
MN task force on psychedelics: State reviews use of mushrooms, LSD, MDMA for mental health
Minnesota may be setting the stage to become the third state to legalize psychedelics in some form.