Article Source The loss of someone you love from suicide can be devastating. But there are ways to navigate the shock, confusion, and despair and begin the healing process. Facing the loss of a loved one is always difficult, but losing someone to suicide can add another level of pain to your grief. The shock […]
Study by Health Department researchers tallied the costs of problem drinking in the state. By John Reinan Star Tribune AUGUST 11, 2022 Minnesotans run up an annual tab of nearly $8 billion in costs associated with excess drinking, according to a study published this week by researchers from the Minnesota Department of Health. That amounts to nearly $1,400 for […]
8/11/2022 Excessive drinking cost Minnesotans nearly $8 billion in 2019, according to a new study from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The study found the greatest financial cost fell on those who drink excessively and their families, as well as government and health insurance providers. Other […]
On July 16, 2022, the U.S. transitioned to using the 988-dialing code to reach suicide and crisis support, replacing the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline). The 988-dialing code is the first step toward strengthening and transforming crisis care in this country. It serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where […]
The connection between stigma and barriers to health and wellness is supported by research, and although the types of stigma may vary by health condition and across cultures, the effects are well documented. What can YOU do? Be aware of your own prejudice. Recognize that you hold judgmental attitudes and beliefs. Try reflecting and reframing […]
October 14, 2021 NPR In Hulu’s Dopesick, Michael Keaton plays Sam Finnix as the kind of family doctor anyone would want taking care of them. Folksy and smart, he cares enough to stop by an elderly patient’s home after work to make sure she’s taken her medication. He’s still treating adults he delivered as babies in […]