Andy Steiner

A new study conducted by scientists at the University of Minnesota has found that deep brain stimulation can help people break out of negative behavioral cycles that leave them feeling "stuck" in mental illnesses like anxiety, depression and OCD. https://t.co/08rnMI9V8O

Nancy Manther has always hated getting her weight taken at the doctor's office. After going through eating-disorder treatment in her 60s, she sent an email to her health system, and significant change happened. https://t.co/4DXWvb9Pl0

At Hazelden Betty Ford's Cannabis Summit, researcher/activist Ken Winters highlighted concerns about the risks of heavy cannabis use on the developing brains of teens and young adults. https://t.co/0GnQMyvxCf

New Living Room program in St. Paul offers walk-in mental health crisis assistance led by peer support specialists, a "welcoming," "mellow" alternative to the ER. https://t.co/53swLB43Hn

With an understanding that a strong social network helps to reduce the risk of dementia, St. Paul nonprofit Friends & Co works to build friendship connections for older LGBTQ adults. https://t.co/XUNJP4irF4

https://t.co/dZ0KrpxhWt As an elementary school-based therapist, Max Utterberg focuses on creating a culture of acceptance for boys. "I really try to encourage boys to be themselves fully," he says.

https://t.co/7LosmkSkTp New legislation could make life difficult for sober-home operators — and neighbors, abstinence advocates say. (Part two in a series)

Advocates of abstinence-based sober homes fear that growing acceptance of harm-reduction threatens the overall health of Minnesota's recovery community. (Part one of a series.) https://t.co/0uqpel2Tt2

Because he knows first-hand how key Black male therapists can be in supporting the mental health of their clients, Bush Fellow Jamil Stamschror-Lott wants to start a cohort program to encourage more Black men to pursue mental-health careers. https://t.co/an0LF6YSeT

https://t.co/9t0OFimY8K After her son was poisoned by a counterfeit Percocet purchased from a dealer on Snapchat, Bridgette Norring has teamed with US Rep. Angie Craig to require social media companies to alert federal law enforcement when drug dealing occurs on their platforms.

After losing three relatives to suicide, Don Ryan wrote a book telling their stories and encouraging open conversations about mental health. https://t.co/M4KkR435yU

Last year, Fairview Health Services filled 1.5 million prescriptions. So when an employee group suggested adding a veteran suicide-prevention message to bags, pharmacy leaders were all in. https://t.co/jvxO8knHko

With a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, @AvivoMN Teaching Artists Initiative paid serious mental illness, to teach art classes for fellow group members . "I believe people can trust people they already know," says instructor Tami Reeves. https://t.co/dYrIXWIOhn

With a goal of fighting discrimination, Dan Abdul, Medica chief information and operations officer, shared the story of his mental health struggles in an award-winning video. https://t.co/UyH4G7M7x0

After years of conversation and planning, @vailplace Ramsey County is finally a reality. "We’re . . . getting those seeds to sprout," says member Ben Ellis of the new clubhouse, which will provide services and support for people with mental illness. https://t.co/Dw37WuZSle

“We believe that humor and laughter are important ways to improve people’s mental health." With their live review show 'Laughing Matters!', Table Salt Productions uses comedy to discuss psychology and mental illness. https://t.co/cq47QWyOUY

"It feels like something worthwhile, something that can help other teens.": This year, @_HealthPartners Teen Leadership Council members have chosen to focus on mental health. https://t.co/6JtIwZDWUN