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Prioritizing Mental Health Well-being
Fostering a better informed society
By Todd Archbold, LSW, MBA
The increasing prevalence of mental health issues, particularly among children and adolescents, is alarming. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that nearly one in five youth from 13 to 18 experiences a severe mental disorder at some point in their lives, and in nearly 70% of cases, the onset of symptoms occurs before 14. This significant number of cases can be attributed to many factors, including heightened societal pressures, increased awareness of mental health issues, social media-related issues and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Barriers and Bridges: Mental Health Care for Rural Communities of Color
By Mitra Milani Engan and Marnie Werner
Rural Minnesota is changing. Across its small towns and open landscapes, people of color are becoming a larger part of the community — some newly arrived from other countries, others whose families have called this region home for generations. Finding mental health care can be a struggle for anyone living in rural areas, but it can be even harder for BIPOC residents (Black, Indigenous and People of Color).
Specialty Care
Pediatric Migraines: Diagnosis and Treatment
By Katherine L. Ferguson, MD
Headache is one of the most common conditions seen by neurologists. Physicians in most fields of medicine encounter patients with headache and migraine frequently and there is a significant overlap with other medical conditions. It is estimated that migraine affects one in eleven children and is more prevalent in girls than in boys. Migraine can have a significant effect on the lives of children and their families causing school absences and inability to participate in normal activities during childhood.
Interview
Creating a More Just Society for All
Jamie Verbrugge, president and CEO, Catholic Charities Twin Cities
Medicine and the Law
The Regulatory Outlook: Fraud Risks, Legislative Wins and a Path Forward
By
David Holt, JD
As the holiday season begins, the collective mood in the Minnesota health care community is often a sophisticated mix of exhaustion and anticipation. Providers look forward to year-end breaks, family time and perhaps a moment of silence after another chaotic year. Yet, there is also the bracing for the annual “administrative hangover.” This includes the scramble to finalize the books, renew contracts and prepare for the next year that inevitably hits before the champagne corks pop on New Year’s Eve.
