The COVID-19 pandemic quickly changed our lives in so many unexpected ways. Now with the uncertainty of the Delta variant and most stay-at-home restrictions lifted, it’s not surprising that many people are anxious about moving back into their pre-pandemic activities.
Read MoreHas COVID messed with your vacation plans? Maybe financial strain or job security fears have pushed using paid-time-off (PTO) down on your priority list. Just remember taking time off work is important for your mental health.
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and each week Call to Mind will be highlighting an area of mental health focus to bring visibility and spark conversation because we think it’s #TimeToTalk about checking in with your mental health during a pandemic.
A report out this week from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sheds light on the mental toll the pandemic is having on Americans. It says nearly 41 percent of adults reported adverse mental health conditions in June, with those reporting depression and anxiety up threefold from the same time last year.
Read MoreAs schools in Minnesota and around the country prepare to open in a few weeks — whether in-person, hybrid or remotely — teachers and school officials aren’t just scrambling to figure out how to keep students learning. They’re trying to figure out how to help students handle their mental health.
Read MoreSince March, almost every nonemergency medical visit has been conducted through video chats or on the telephone to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Telemedicine or telehealth is not new, but the pandemic has caused health care systems to rapidly pivot to online doctor’s visits. How is it going and is it here to stay?
Read MoreI wish I had the perfect words to share with the rest of the Class of 2020, but I don’t. There are no words that come close to encompassing the unprecedented time we find ourselves in, and there are no words that can comfort the unique pain and sadness each of us are experiencing from afar. It feels like our ceremonies came to an unceremonious end before they could even begin, a loss of a milestone that we’ve spent our lifetimes working toward.
Read MoreLow commodities prices, tariff wars and other troubles have made the last few years some of the toughest for farmers. And that was before the pandemic forced hog farmers to destroy their animals, or chicken farmers to dump eggs and dairy farmers to pour out milk. All of it is taking a toll on farmers’ mental health.
Read MoreTwo psychologists discuss how adults and children can deal with negative emotions such as fear, anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCathy Wurzer from MPR News talks to Nancy Saunders about her experience being a caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreFinding human connection, and love, in this technological age. That's what inspired the all-male ensemble Cantus to create Alone Together. The term "Alone Together" has taken on new meaning in this age of COVID-19 and social distancing. What does it mean to be "Alone Together," and how do we find that connection? Music helps address those questions in this beautifully crafted program filled with popular music and classical pieces.
Read MoreCathy Wurzer from MPR News talks to Julie deRosier-Paul about her experience being a caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read MoreA straight-forward, insightful discussion of racism against Asians and its personal and cultural effects on the Asian American community and beyond. We discuss allyship and what people can say and do to stop anti-Asian racism. This virtual discussion includes a panel and audience Q&A. We discuss how Asian Americans can practice self-care.
Read MoreStay-at-home orders allow people to leave abusive situations. But advocates say some victims feel the pandemic has given them fewer options.
Read MoreMPR’s Paul Huttner talks with Hennepin Healthcare clinical psychologist Kristi White about hope as a response to stress related to climate change and COVID-19
Read MoreRight now, all music is essential. It's helping us power through this uncertain time while helping us feel connected. We asked you to share the songs that make you feel connected, and you responded! We will start playing the 893 Songs That Bring Us Together Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m. CDT. Songs will appear on the page below.
Read MoreBeing a health care worker dealing with COVID-19 is stressful, even in a place like Minnesota, which is in better shape than, say, New York or Michigan.
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