Do you have a computer or mobile device with reliable internet connection? It’s an important question mental health providers and clinics have been asking since the COVID-19 pandemic response started. People who can answer “yes,” are often able to connect with licensed mental health providers.
Read MoreThe National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, says it's the most common mental health concern in the United States, with 19 percent of adults experiencing an anxiety disorder. So when is it something you just ride out, and when does it become something for which you should seek help?
Read MoreYou can start the conversation about mental health with your primary care physician, but when is it time for you or your doctor to take the next step and book an appointment with a psychologist or psychiatrist?
Read MoreLong waits for an appointment and pop culture stereotypes of lying on a couch are enough to turn many off from seeking mental health services. But Dr. Jon Hallberg, medical director of the University of Minnesota Physicians Mill City Clinic, says it can be as easy as talking to your primary care physician.
Read MoreThis hour-long program is about asking for help: why it's so hard to admit when we need something from another person, and the surprising effects that sharing our vulnerability can have on our mental health. The episode explores how shame and stigma can prevent us from asking for what we need, why we tend to underestimate the generosity of others, and how asking can make us feel seen in both welcome and uncomfortable ways.
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