Mental Health In Minnesota

In recognition of National Family Caregiver Day, this episode of Parent Perspectives sheds light on the unique and often underappreciated experiences of family caregivers supporting loved ones with mental health challenges. Hosted […]

Host: David Goehl-Manolis, NAMI Minnesota’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator Guests: Leah Bourg (Principal, South St. Paul Middle School), Jennifer Danielson (Assistant Director of Student Services, South St. Paul School District), Daniel Hodge (School […]

In this episode, NAMI Minnesota has the privilege of speaking with Dr. Altreisha Foster, a remarkable individual who has dedicated her career to addressing critical mental health needs through a […]

In honor of April being Earth Month, NAMI Minnesota staff interviewed Jocelyn Leung, a public health professional with over four years of experience practicing community-based participatory research, qualitative research, and […]

In this episode, we amplify the voices and experiences of two NAMI Minnesota support group facilitators, Taunisha (she/her) and Seoyeon (they/them). Taunisha joined NAMI Minnesota over six months ago, and […]

In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the heart of therapeutic practice with a focus on decolonization, empowerment, and the power of community in healing. Our guest, Terrence Thigpen, a […]

Welcome to the Multicultural Young Adult Advisory Board’s, MYAB‘s, podcast series that creates space for and centers education, empowerment, and engagement surrounding mental health within communities of color. We are an […]

Welcome to the Multicultural Young Adult Advisory Board’s, MYAB‘s, podcast series that creates space for and centers education, empowerment, and engagement surrounding mental health within communities of color. We are an […]

Welcome to the Multicultural Young Adult Advisory Board’s, MYAB‘s, podcast series that creates space for and centers education, empowerment, and engagement surrounding mental health within communities of color. We are […]

Welcome to the Multicultural Young Adult Advisory Board’s, MYAB‘s, podcast series that creates space for and centers education, empowerment, and engagement surrounding mental health within communities of color. We are […]

Language cannot be separated from our experiences with mental health, identities, cultures, and so many more. There are so many different languages and one language also changes over time. So […]

The internet and mental health. It feels like we are learning a lot about mental health on the internet like Tik Tok potentially giving us a new diagnosis? The language […]

Mental health and illness labels and diagnoses can be reaffirming and invalidating at the same time. Who gets to decide who has what illness? Are the names we have truly […]

Cameron Parker is an Activist, writer and organizer. He has been vocal about the black experience as evidence of systemic racism in the workplace, Organized around gathering voters in Atlanta […]

Farhia Budul a Muslim Somali woman who is an advocate for treatment in her community and breaking stigma around mental illnesses, specifically Substance Abuse Disorders (SUD). As the founder of […]

Ayaan Natala is a community member turned Independent Organizer. We explore how different individuals can explore their journeys and processes of finding ways of resistance that are accessible. Away from […]

Shubhi Yadav shares perspectives as an international student from India who identifies as a pansexual woman. She speaks to the reality of other immigrants and having their first dialogues about […]

Cydi Yang is a content creator, artist and healer. Her interests and work centre around creating safe spaces and workshops for the girls and women in using art as a […]

Mai Moua Thao is an artist passionate about filmmaking as a digital art form to imagine and create a world unlike the one we live in. She speaks on her […]

Traci Badu is a student of neuroscience who reflects on her field of study in understanding trauma and emotions. In exploring resistance she invites listeners to think about what it […]

Maria Xiong shares her resistance story with us as a second generation Hmong-American woman who is a first-generation college student pursuing psychology. She speaks to the draw towards activism, the […]

Said Shaiye is a Somali writer. In his words, “Resistance is living”. The conversation digs into the journey that is life seeking to find peace in acknowledging trauma and extending […]

Natasha Sohni reflects on her undergraduate journey at the University of Minnesota as her process of exploring resistance. She shares the role of involvement, from student government, movements, volunteering and […]

Christine Cariño is the Founder and the Head of Learning & Training at Conscious Thrive, a consulting firm with a mission to bring back the human at the center of […]

Dr. Lavonne Moore is a doctor of nursing practice, the founder and CEO of Chosen Vessels Midwifery Services a subsidiary of Kemet Circle, LLC. In a bid to address health […]

Mindy Greiling and son Jim Greiling; Former MN State Representative Mindy Greiling, author of “Fix What You Can: Schizophrenia and A Lawmaker’s Fight For Her Son” (Recorded 1/28/2020) This episode […]

(Recorded 5/14/2020) This episode is focused on Lisa Nasseff’s experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help her achieve recovery and maintain mental wellness.  Lisa also talks about exposure therapy. […]

This episode is a conversation with Danny Evans and is focused on his experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to experience recovery and help maintain his mental health.  Danny Evans […]

This episode is an interview with Keely Herron (click) who shares her experience of going through DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and continuing to use DBT skills to help maintain her […]

This episode is Part 1 of a series on DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as touching on CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  Included in the series are bits and pieces […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Houa Moua Hosted by: Vang Xor Xiong […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Seyeon Bae Hosted by: Caroline Ludy Produced […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Jasmine Q’ian Hosted by: Caroline Ludy Produced […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Lauryn Daniel Hosted by: Caroline Ludy Produced […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Vang Xor Xiong (Xorr) Hosted by: Caroline […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color,” a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: True Thao Interviewers: Amy Wang and Mai […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color”, a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: John Anthony Burchall Interviewers: Caroline Ludy […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color”, a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Aneela Kumar Interviewer: Maritza Steele Hosted […]

Welcome to “Wellness in Color”, a podcast series that explores perspectives on mental health to reshape the cultural language of mental illness. Interview Guest: Geetanjali Mittal Interviewer: Maritza Steele Hosted […]

NAMI Minnesota volunteer Sandy joins us to share her personal NAMI journey to help celebrate NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. CONTACT US: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435). fax: 651-645-7379. email: [email protected] Recorded 06/01/2017.

Here’s another personal story of hope to help celebrate NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. Vivian Henry is a NAMI “In Our Own Voice” volunteer presenter and a long-time NAMI member and supporter. Vivian enjoys photographing all of NAMI Minnesota’s events and producing photo/video slide shows. Vivian is team captain of NAMIWalks 2018 team “SurVIVin the Journey!” (click … Continue reading "019, Vivian Henry, “SurVIVin the Journey!” NAMIWalks team captain, volunteer presenter, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

Here’s another personal story of hope to help celebrate NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. Jenna Erickson is a NAMI “In Our Own Voice” volunteer presenter, a program through which she shares her personal mental health recovery story with many types of audiences. Jenna discusses being particularly interested in presenting to law enforcement professionals during their Crisis … Continue reading "018, NAMIWalks team “In Our Own Voice” captain Jenna Erickson, volunteer presenter, discusses sharing personal story at Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

Kiara Buchanan is the “LIFE BETWEEN THE POLES” blog author at www.convexity.weebly.com on the topic of her mental health recovery and her journey living with bipolar disorder. Kiara is a volunteer presenter in the NAMI “In Our Own Voice” program and in the NAMI Minnesota speakers bureau through which she shares her personal recovery story … Continue reading "016 Kiara Buchanan, “LIFE BETWEEN THE POLES” blog author, volunteer “In Our Own Voice”/Speakers Bureau presenter, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

NAMI Minnesota offers support groups for the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community. The support groups are a safe place to confront the challenges that many members of LGBTQ communities face such as social isolation, stigma, discrimination, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Visit www.namihelps.org to find meeting dates and locations of current groups. Episode … Continue reading "015 Kim Sherva, LGBTQ Connection Support Groups, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

(Recorded 03/29/2017) Laurie Brown was one of the original NAMI Minnesota founding board members and the first lobbyist for NAMI Minnesota. Laurie shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). She talks about being a family member of a loved one living with schizophrenia. This episode is one of 40 Stories of … Continue reading "014 Laurie Brown, 1st lobbyist, original founding board member, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

(Recorded 03/21/2017) Beatric Officer is an adult probation officer as well as a member of the NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors. Beatric shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). She talks openly about her own mental illness and that of her family members. You can also hear Beatric in episode 9 … Continue reading "013 Beatric Officer, Adult Probation Officer, Board of Directors, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

(Recorded 03/13/2017) Cathleen O’Leary is a former member of the NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors. Cathleen shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). This episode is one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. Find other video and written stories at www.namihelps.org. CONTACT US: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, … Continue reading "012 Cathleen O’Leary, Board of Directors, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

(Recorded 02/28/2017) Eileen Stack, former President of NAMI Minnesota Board of Directors, shares her personal journey with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).  This episode is one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary.  Find other video and written stories at www.namihelps.org.  CONTACT: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps … Continue reading "011 Eileen Stack, Former President of Board of Directors, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness)"

(Recorded 02/25/2017) Heidi Nordin shares her personal journey with NAMI Minnesota including her volunteer experiences as a Board of Directors member, office volunteer, and NAMIWalks “cheerleader.”  This episode is one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary.  CONTACT: NAMI Minnesota, www.namihelps.org, phone: 651-645-2948, toll free: 1-888-NAMI-Helps (1-888-626-4435). fax: 651-645-7379. email: [email protected]

Laurie and Lee Brandt were interviewed on 02/25/2017 for this episode, one of 40 Stories of Hope related to NAMI Minnesota’s 40th anniversary. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support, and advocacy we strive to eliminate the pervasive stigma of mental illnesses, effect positive changes … Continue reading "008-Laurie & Lee Brandt’s personal journey with NAMI, NAMI Minnesota’s 40th Anniversary"