Sharing: Suicide Prevention Insights to Action Increasing capacity to use suicide prevention data in Minnesota Suicide Prevention Insights to Action is a quarterly publication developed by the Minnesota Department of Health Suicide Prevention Data Action Team. The goal is to improve individual, organization, and community capacity to use suicide-related data to identify high-risk groups, set […]
Can an hour’s time change disrupt our body, sleep, and mental health? While turning your clocks back in November is not as disruptive as spring forward when DST begins “That one-hour change may not seem like much, but it can wreak havoc on people’s mental and physical well-being in the short term,” says Dr. Charles […]
VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP When: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM starting September 2, 2025 Where: Virtual on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/4392751585?omn=92615445411 Adults who have lost loved ones are invited to gather weekly to share tears, hope, and compassion in a safe and supportive space. This is a free, drop in peer support group – open […]
While breast cancer is a physical illness, it is one with significant mental health impact too. People with a breast cancer diagnosis during and after treatment may experience a wide range of feelings, such as anxiety, depression, sadness, anger, fear, and frustration. These feelings may be normal reactions to distressing life events and most of […]
Native American Curriculum for Behavioral Health and Prevention Programs in Minnesota This curriculum focuses primarily on Dakota and Ojibwe groups with mental health and substance abuse issues located in Minnesota, it has the potential to be adapted for a broader application. Curriculum topics: Cultural/spiritual values (pre-European contact) Government policies, treaties and federal laws Prejudicial and […]
Week 4: Advocate for change: Your voice matters. Community conversations are a common thread that builds community. There are many ways to hold conversations within your community. Consider searching for a community education class or community recreation programs near you to help you talk about mental health and suicide prevention. #YouMatterMN #CreateHopeThroughAction NW8 Adult & […]
Week 3: Connect to protect: Relationships save lives. Having conversations around mental health and suicide can sometimes be uncomfortable, but it can also make a big difference. Not sure where to start? Check out these trainings offered in Minnesota. Suicide Prevention Trainings (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/suicide/communities/preventsuicidetrainings.html) NW8 Adult & Children’s Crisis Support Line: 800.282.5005 #YouMatterMN #CreateHopeThroughAction
Week 2: Reach out: Help is within reach. Warm lines and peer support can be valuable for those who are managing stress. You do not need to be in immediate crisis to call the warm line. Anyone seeking support may call the Minnesota Warm Line for Peer Support connection at 844-739-0369, from 5 p.m. to […]
Week 1: Learn the warning signs: Hope begins with awareness Sometimes it is hard to know when you need to connect with someone to support you with your mental health. If you want to learn more about when you may need to get support, check out the My Mental Health (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/my-mental-health-do-i-need-help) infographic from the National […]
Here are a few tips found at WebMD about how friends help our mental health and how to make new ones, too. Friends Increase your sense of belonging and purpose Boost your happiness and reduce stress Improve your self-confidence and self-worth Help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss, or the […]