A new initiative aims to help ‘heal the pain and make it okay to discuss mental health issues with trusted barbers and stylists.’
New mental health project enhances barbersā listening skills Read More
African American boys between the ages of five and 12 are more likely to die by suicide than any other age group.
Black suicide surge continues Read More
The Mental Health Legislative Network will hold its annual Mental Health Day on the Hill online this year on Thursday, Feb. 24.
Virtual Mental Health Day on the Hill set for Feb. 24 Read More
Homicide rates in the U.S. spikes by almost 30% in 2020 according to FBI figures.
More guns, pandemic stress, and a police legitimacy crisis created a homicide spike in 2020 Read More
The event, which features about 60 mental health organizations from across the state, is an opportunity for all Minnesotans to raise awareness about mental health.
Join in Mental Health Awareness Day at the State Fair Read More
So far, 2021 seems to be the year of criticizing Black women. U.S. gymnast Simone Biles is just the recent target. Wikipedia states Black feminist Maya Bailey created the term …
āMisogynoirā on full display in the sports world Read More
The ongoing disparities and distress of trying to live while Black takes a toll on our physical and mental health.
Black Mental Health Matters Read More
Tennis star Naomi Osaka stunned the sports world when she announced that she would withdraw from the French Open after she was fined for not speaking to media to protect her mental health.
Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from French Open highlights how prioritizing mental wellness goes against the rules Read More
Find a complete listing of group meetings and how to join in by going to namimn.org and clicking on ‘Support Groups.’
NAMI offers free online mental health support groups Read More
Led by trained peer facilitators, the support groups help individuals and families learn coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences.
Free online mental health support groups for individuals and families Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Achea Redd. a mental health advocate and wife of a former NBA player, weighs in on mental health in the Black community.
Mental health treatment still stigmatized by some Read More
There are some things that you can do to reduce the severity of your anxiety and fear.
Heading off coronavirus anxiety Read More
Thirty years ago, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) designated September as ‘Recovery Month.’
Roads to Recovery: getting past substance use or mental disorders Read More
Despite numerous advances in medical science, men continue to die from nine of the top 10 causes of death at younger ages and in greater numbers than women.
Menās mental health issues massive in scope Read More
Speakers from NAMI Minnesota will present Creating Caring Communities in St. Paul on May 13.
Creating caring communities in St. Paul Read More
A damaged back or spine canaffect multiple other areas.
Donāt let back pain spoil your holidays Read More
In addition to the mental health findings, the surveyĀ found an increase in students experiencing sexual assault and, for the first time, collected information about sexual harassment.
More college students report mental health conditions Read More
African Americans are underrepresented in large-scale genetic and neuroscience studies
The promise of personalized medicine is not for everyoneĀ Read More
The false sense that āsuicide is a White people thingā has created and perpetuated a problematic cycle.
Suicide isnāt just a āWhite peopleĀ thing’ Read More
Crisis services are a critical piece of the mental health system. During Mental Health Month this May, the Department of Human Services (DHS) is highlighting services that get people in …
Mental Health Month highlights need for crisis services Read More