Mental Health & Addiction
When Grimm died on Jan. 5, he left behind a legacy of accomplishment in addiction treatment, but those who worked with him say he will be best remembered for his focus on individuals, his generous spirit and his commitment to improving the lives of people worldwide struggling with the disease of addiction.
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“We meet on the third Wednesday of the month,” said Michele Gran. “We’re constantly welcoming other parents in to help them understand that there is hope and life for us — even after our children’s diagnosis.”
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MN Peer Support Connection Warmline operators are available seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
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The class was created back in 2012 by Janet Lewis Muth, Carleton College’s director of health promotion. In those days, Muth worked for the Rice County Mental Health Collective.
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Diggins said she enjoyed sharing the stage with Shortal and talking about their shared history of disordered eating; she believes that Peace Meal is a powerful tool that could help even more people learn about eating disorders and body-image issues.
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The group supports and educates students about mental illness, through group discussions, conversations with mental health experts and advocacy.
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The program will address the mental health needs of new parents, with a focus on the overall health of children and families.
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Rather than seeing the total number of nicotine users in the state go down as many people had hoped, the popularity of e-cigarettes means that more young Minnesotans are becoming addicted.
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“Is the world today a scary place? Yes,” said Jenny Britton of Washburn Center for Children. “Is there an uptake in adolescent mental health diagnoses? We’re absolutely seeing that.”
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The challenges that veterinarians face include high levels of student loan debt, struggles explaining the cost of services to clients, and complex moral conundrums connected to end-of-life animal care, says Athena Diesch-Chham.
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“While other medical schools may do trainings,” said Dr. Charles Reznikoff. “I have never heard of a med school anywhere that has incorporated a training for the entire class and provided the kits. That’s where we stand out.”
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To understand how to help people recover from gambling addiction, researchers need to understand the cultural traditions and beliefs that are behind their behaviors, said Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance co-founder Don Feeney.
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The Wilder Foundation released a report earlier this year that found clear needs for intensive mental health services in Minnesota, and that there is a particular shortage of treatment options for adolescents.
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Council members will make recommendations for funding programs and services out of a portion of the projected $20.9 million in annual fees to be collected from drug makers and distributors.
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The daylong summit will be anchored with edgy, topical performances by youth-run arts ensembles and feature breakout sessions on a range of topics, including zine-making as a form of radical self-care, the use of Native languages as empowerment and the power of healing circles in African immigrant and refugee communities.
