New research sheds light on the long-term mental health struggles Black men face after incarceration, from PTSD to isolation and economic hardship.
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Trauma, Heart Health, and Healing in Black Communities
4UR HEALTH dives deep into how trauma affects cardiovascular health, with special guests Dr. Ida Tchuisseu Fonkoue and Sam Simmons joining Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan for a healing-centered discussion.
Posted inLocal & State
To help survivors of sexual violence, listening is key
The Sexual Violence Center offers a range of trauma-informed services, including a 24-hour crisis line, peer counseling, hospital and legal advocacy, and community education, to support survivors of sexual violence in Hennepin, Scott and Carver counties.
Posted inEducation
Helping the traumatized grow past survival mode
Samuel Simmons, a leading voice in the field of therapy, shares his accidental path to becoming a therapist and his approach to helping Black men overcome trauma and develop compassionate accountability.
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Racial trauma: Why my family broke our silence
SIKESTON, MO. — I wasn’t sure if visiting a cotton field was a good idea. Almost everyone in my family was antsy when we pulled up to the sea of white. The cotton was beautiful but soggy. An autumn rain had drenched the dirt before we arrived, our shoes sinking into the ground with each […]
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Reviving Roots Therapy and Wellness celebrates new location with All About Joy block party
Reviving Roots Therapy and Wellness is hosting its first All About Joy Block Party on August 16 to celebrate its new location in Loring Park.
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Hennepin Healthcare’s East Lake Clinic expands trauma-informed care
Over the last two and a half years, Hennepin Healthcare’s East Lake Clinic has worked to create a roadmap for trauma-informed care.
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Study links pandemic with uptick in pediatric trauma cases
The new study focuses on pediatric trauma cases, and a Minnesota doctor said it mirrors what he is seeing.
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Threats to our children’s mental health are on the rise
Clearly, our children are in the midst of challenging times we have not before experienced.
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People in mental health crisis need healthcare pros, not cops
988, like 911, is a newly designed, single, nationwide number that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Mass shootings leave behind collective despair, anguish and trauma at many societal levels
In addition to those who experience direct loss, such events also take a collective toll on the nation.
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School shootings are at a record high this year—but they can be prevented
Why doesn’t the government do more to stop these shootings from occurring?
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Black women who experience racism show trauma-like effects in brain scans
Brain scans of Black women who experience racism show trauma-like effects, putting them at higher risk for future health problems
Posted inLocal & State
Chauvin’s sentencing not surprising, but there were unexpected, troubling moments
Judge Peter Cahill sentenced Derek Chauvin to 270 months in prison for the murder of George Floyd, citing aggravating factors of abuse of position of trust and infliction of particular cruelty.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Traumatic events causing mental illnesses to spike
There has been a spike in depression and anxiety disorders as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the Black community.
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The MSR to host ‘Call To Action: We Are Not Okay’ Virtual Town Hall on July 2
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder will host “We Are Not Okay” virtual town hall on July 2 at 6 pm CST.
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Black kids and suicide: Why are rates so high, and so ignored?
The rates of suicide among Black teens has increased but why?
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Trauma residue: the lingering impacts of adversity
Without proper resources, organization, and intentional efforts to address the trauma, what ends up happening is this lingering impact of the trauma.
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Helping youth weather the storms in life
Statistics show that the United States is facing an epidemic of lost and distressed youth who struggle to handle the daily challenges of life.
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Post-traumatic growth: How adversity can make you stronger
Adversity and trauma come with significant consequences, many of which are negative. However, it may be possible to heal and strive beyond your trauma.