I was diagnosed with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features when I was 25 years old. My mental health journey unraveled my life to the point where I nearly died. An entire year, spanning most of 2005, drove me entirely out of reality. It remains extremely difficult to explain how something called “psychosis” has affected […]

In 2017, suicide claimed the lives of more than 47,000 people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide affects people of all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it can be preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get […]

Fair goers can learn about mental health, Medicare, & making Minnesota more Age-Friendly The Minnesota Board on Aging and the Minnesota Department of Human Services will be at the Minnesota State Fair this year with helpful information on a wide range of topics, including mental health, Medicare, caregiving, making Minnesota a more-age friendly state and […]

NWMHC Mobile Crisis team sets up booth at “Nite to Unite” to Stomp out the Stigma on Mental Health and Promote Suicide Awareness. Night to Unite (National Night Out) is a statewide event that builds and fosters community bonds between citizens, businesses, and public safety organizations. This annual celebration occurs on the first Tuesday in […]

Photograph by Nathaniel Welch Being tough on yourself, especially when you’ve gone in the wrong direction, can make you stronger. But when you can’t turn that voice off, it can limit your potential. Fortunately, there are proven ways to retake control. By Jena E Pincott, published March 4, 2019 – last reviewed on March 8, […]

Description Understanding the Children’s Mental Health System Learn about Minnesota’s children’s mental health system. Gain information about the different types of services and supports available to families who have a child with a mental illness, and how to access them. Understand best practices and the rights of children and their families in the clinical treatment […]

CHS, Inc., through its “Seeds of Stewardship” initiative, has donated $2,000 to the H.O.P.E Coalition. Pictured left to right at the Northwestern Mental Health Center are Calvin Anderson, Shannon Rud, Tracy Colligan, Shauna Reitmeier, Kyle Schafer, Ryan Anderson, Trey Everett, Coty Wangen and Mike Anderson. – Submitted l Crookston Times By Mike Christopherson Posted Aug […]

Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Every type of demand or stressor—such as exercise, work, school, major life changes, or traumatic events—can be stressful. Stress can affect your health. It is important to pay attention to how you deal with minor and major stress events so that you know when […]

Introduction Do you constantly have disturbing uncontrollable thoughts? Do you feel the urge to repeat the same behaviors or rituals over and over? Are these thoughts and behaviors making it hard for you to do things you enjoy? If so, you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The good news is that, with treatment, you can […]

With postpartum depression, feelings of sadness and anxiety can be extreme and might interfere with a woman’s ability to care for herself or her family. What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth. Mothers with postpartum depression experience feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that may […]