How To Ask Someone About Suicide By Sally Spencer-Thomas | Sep. 06, 2019 I remember the first time I asked a client if they were having thoughts of suicide. I was scared. It felt intrusive. And somewhere in the back of my mind, I didn’t really want to know. I wasn’t sure if I could […]

College depression is a common problem. Understand why the transition to college makes young adults vulnerable to depression — and what you can do about it. By Mayo Clinic Staff The emotional transition to college can be challenging for young adults. More college students are struggling with depression than in the past. Learn how to […]

**OPEN MEETING** What: Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Meeting When: Wednesday September 4th 2019 10:00am-12:00pm Where: River Walk Public House, Thief River Falls MN The purpose of the LAC is to use the knowledge of a broad range of people including those who utilize services to improve local mental health services and influence state wide […]

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 […]