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Prosecutor: Deputy ‘ignored the law and ignored the training’ when he shot suicidal man

But attorneys for Washington County sheriff’s deputy say Brian Krook had to shoot 23-year-old Benjamin Evans to protect himself, other deputies and the public

Alisa Roth, MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseMarch 11, 2020criminal justice, policing, mental health crises

For those struggling with anxiety and OCD, coronavirus outbreak confirms the worst

Some Minnesota-based therapists say their regular clients are worried about everything from running out of supplies to sending their kids to school

Alisa Roth, MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseMarch 9, 2020anxiety, OCD, COVID mental health

As Minnesota recognizes PTSD in first responders, cities brace for rising costs

One cooperative that insures cities across the state recently raised premiums by 9 percent.

Psychiatrists push to end noncompete agreements in Minnesota

Some contend the contracts harm patients and worsen the provider shortage, but hospitals say they keep the costs of health care down.

In rural Minnesota, a scarcity of beds for people in crisis

Patients in need of inpatient psychiatric care are waiting days to be transferred to beds far from home.

In International Falls, the last psychiatrist for 100 miles just retired

The nation’s shortage of psychiatrists is especially acute in remote areas, leaving many people without access to the care they need

Reporting on mental health in 2019

MPR News mental health reporter Alisa Roth spent 2019 in prisons, medical offices and in the homes of families to report on some of the most compelling mental health stories in Minnesota this year. She joined the program to talk about those stories and share what she wants to focus on in 2020.

Alisa Roth, MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseDecember 19, 2019

A cry for help summoned the police — and ended in his death

One year ago, Keaton Larson was in crisis. He was shot by a police officer who came to help

MPR News, Alisa RothKatherine IchinoseNovember 21, 2019policing, mental health crises, gun violence

Anxiety: When do you ride it out and when do you seek help?

The 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?

MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseNovember 5, 2019anxiety, getting care

What are you afraid of?

About 1 in 10 Americans has a phobia – an intense and persistent fear of something. Common phobias include a fear of heights, small spaces, or spiders. A Mayo Clinic psychologist and someone who has a fear of contamination joined the MPR News with Angela Davis to discuss how phobias can impact the way you live and share ways to cope.

MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseNovember 1, 2019phobias, fear, coping strategies

Veterinarians are dying of suicide at high rates, and the U is addressing it

Euthanizing animals, dealing with angry pet owners and struggling to pay off student loans add up to a lot of stress. Some vet schools are offering their students support.

Alisa Roth, MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseOctober 21, 2019suicide, college mental health

Minneapolis and St. Paul move toward ban on ‘conversion therapy’

Minneapolis and St. Paul are proposing new city ordinances that would ban gay conversion therapy, the controversial treatment designed to change people’s sexual orientation or sexual identity.

In Minnesota, 4 out of 5 gun deaths are suicides

A close call in one Minneapolis family illustrates the challenge of keeping guns away from people who shouldn’t have one

'FACT' teams aim to keep people with mental illness out of jail

When someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, often the only alternatives are jail or an emergency room. Neither of those alternatives is particularly helpful, and sometimes they can make a person’s condition worse. Nationwide, cities and counties are searching for cheaper and more therapeutic options.

Alisa Roth, MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseSeptember 18, 2019prisons, criminal justice, hospitalization

'Suicide by cop' is in the eye of the beholder

Say a person in psychological distress wants to die. So, he threatens the police, often by waving a knife or gun. (As with more generic forms of suicide, most cases involve men.) Then the officers are “forced” to kill him — to protect themselves and others. The scenario is often said to be suicide by cop. It’s generally agreed that some fatal police shootings are suicide by cop. The question is, which ones?

Alisa Roth, MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseSeptember 11, 2019suicide, policing, mental health crises

It’s more than just detox — Hennepin County has a new alternative to jail or ER for mental health crises

For a long time, the address 1800 Chicago in Minneapolis has been synonymous with detox. As in, end-of-the-road, hit-rock-bottom detox. Now Hennepin County is turning the facility into a one-stop shop for services ranging from detox to mental health care to help signing up for low-income housing. It’s designed to keep people with mental health and substance use problems out of jail and hospitals.

Humankind documentary: Whole Teachers — Whole Students

The Humankind program is called “Whole Teachers — Whole Students.” You’ll hear from educators and students at a middle school in San Francisco, and a college in Virginia.

MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseSeptember 4, 2019documentary, education, students, teachers, mental health and school

MPR's Call to Mind at the Minnesota State Fair

MPR medical commentator Dr. Jon Hallberg hosted Hippocrates Cafe at the MPR State Fair booth, as part of Minnesota Public Radio’s “Call to Mind” initiative to promote good mental health. It features music and the spoken word.

MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseAugust 29, 2019mental health and music, mental health and art

Prisons resort to video for psychiatric care

As more and more people in prison need mental health care, more and more prison systems are turning to telepsychiatry. It’s basically a video psychiatry appointment, a doctor’s visit via Skype or FaceTime.

When doctors become patients: Med schools put new emphasis on mental health for residents

Every year, between 300 and 400 doctors kill themselves — about one a day. That's about twice the rate of the general population and the highest of any profession. Doctors also have high rates of burnout, depression and substance use.