By Taylor Rivera
The First Episode Psychosis Program at the University of Minnesota Physicians in St. Louis Park offers walk-ins and referrals for diagnosis, therapy, and community services.
Month: March 2022
COVID-19 exacerbated international students’ mental health challenges that existed before the pandemic
By Jihwan Paik
Students say they still face language barriers, the need for financial support and pressure to make friends, but those stresses are now greater.
When ‘mental health’ and ‘mental illness’ collide
By Mitchell Levesque
What does it mean when a university says it offers mental health services?
The stigma of eating disorders on campus
By Shannon Brault
What people struggling with eating disorders wish their peers knew.
Seasonal affective disorder: more than the winter blues
By Lauren Borchart
If you’ve ever felt down during the winter months, maybe there’s more to blame than bad weather. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common mood disorder that affects Minnesotans at a higher rate.
Mindfulness helps, but doesn’t cure
By Marlee Louden
Those with mental health diagnoses can find comfort in practicing mindfulness, but it can’t meet all their needs.
‘The Mind Deconstructed’ podcast takes a hiatus
By Mikayla Scrignoli
A University of Minnesota psychiatrist’s podcast that destigmatizes and promotes understanding of common mental health diagnoses- but took a break in November 2020. Thirty episodes are still available for anyone who needs them.