MN: Mental Health
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Rural MN families have few options for youth mental healthcare
Gaps in mental health care are a common research topic right now and for Minnesota youth in rural areas, a new report showed their families face big …
Picture becomes clearer on drug cost savings for older Minnesotans
Consumer advocates have long detailed how older adults struggle to manage the cost of their medications but hope is emerging in Minnesota and elsewher…
Back to school time: Easing your child into the routine
Minnesota children will soon head back to school and experts have a few tips to get them back into a routine and make sure they're in good shape…
MN part of deeper look into '988' crisis line effectiveness
A new report examined the rollout of the 988 mental health crisis line in each state, including Minnesota. The revamped National Suicide and Crisis …
SCOTUS ruling instills hope for domestic violence prevention groups
Domestic-violence prevention organizations in Minnesota continue to express relief over a U.S. Supreme Court ruling dealing with abusers having …
Report sheds light on service gap for boys who are sexually exploited
Experts in the fight against the sexual exploitation of minors said there is a gap in highlighting how young men are targeted and new research said ma…
Mental health care and MN's facility crunch
Human services leaders say Minnesota is in a mental-health crisis, complicating efforts to manage behavioral health facilities. Closure plans for …
Medical community: Voting plays role in boosting health care access
Voting is not only good for democracy, it is also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …
Measuring the online gaming and gambling risk for MN youth
Minnesota announced this week it has joined a multistate lawsuit against Facebook's parent company Meta, over claims of addictive social media …
Study links pandemic with uptick in pediatric trauma cases
Medical researchers are out with new findings, which underscore how some communities saw more devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new …
Closing care gaps, finding wellness tools for those with dementia
This fall, a key federal agency is taking applications from providers who want to join a nationwide model to improve Alzheimer's care. Minnesota …
Health Coverage 101: Early research, expert guidance keep pitfalls at bay
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating health insurance options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …