Mental Health Minnesota

12/08/2025

The most generous act you can perform is protecting your 'Yes.' Saying 'No' to an extra request isn't selfish—it's essential for maintaining the mental and emotional capacity to show up for the people and causes you truly care about. Think of boundaries as the protective fence around your energy. With the Holiday Season coming up and schedules getting busier and busier, here’s your reminder to not let your desire to help lead to burnout. What's one boundary you're setting this week?



(P.S. If your stress from overextending is becoming overwhelming, call or text 988 for 24/7 immediate, compassionate support and resources.)

12/05/2025

The "Helper's High" is real! When you act with compassion, your brain rewards you by flooding your system with beneficial neurochemicals:
• Dopamine (the reward chemical),
• Endorphins (for well-being), and
• Oxytocin (the bonding hormone).

This combo literally elevates your mood and reduces stress. The best part? This happens even with micro-acts! A kind text or a moment of focused listening is enough. Generosity is wellness, powered by biology.

Who are you sending positive energy to today?

12/05/2025

The evidence is clear: Generosity is therapeutic. 🔬Research consistently shows that engaging in prosocial behavior (helping others) is linked to significant improvements in mood disorders, including reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Why?

Giving shifts our focus from internal distress to external purpose, boosts feelings of competence, and strengthens social bonds—all protective factors for mental health!

12/04/2025

Anxious thoughts spinning? 🌀Try shifting focus outward.

Generosity acts as a clinically recognized technique to interrupt cycles of anxiety and rumination. By focusing on a small act of service—even just reaching out to check on a friend—you pull your mind out of its internal loop and ground yourself in the present. It’s an effective mental shift.

What small service can you focus on today?

(P.S. If anxiety feels overwhelming and unmanageable, remember you are not alone. Text or call 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.)

12/02/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday!

Giving doesn't have to break the bank or deplete your energy. The true mental health payoff comes when your support feels meaningful and is willingly given. Whether you donate $5 or simply share a resource with someone you know, choose a cause that truly resonates with you. Feeling connected to your purpose is a major mental health boost!

Consider supporting mental health organizations in Minnesota today (to donate to Mental Health Minnesota go to: mentalhealthmn.org/donate/ ❤️). What cause feels most meaningful to you right now?

Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Mental Health Minnesota is here with services that are anonymous, confidential and free of charge. Your generosity helps make that possible. Mental Health Minnesota’s Promise to Our Donors Mental Health Minnesota is proud of our efforts to bring passion and ...

12/01/2025

"Happy to help!"—it's not just a saying, it's a 🔬 scientific FACT.

This December, we’re exploring the incredible link between generosity and mental wellness. 🧠 The truth is, helping others isn't just good for them—it’s a powerful form of self-care and an excellent way to boost your mood.

Remember: Your generosity is not measured by its size, but by its intention. If you can only manage a warm smile today, that's enough!

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we want you to know that you don't have to navigate the day alone.

Holidays can bring up a lot of different emotions—joy, connection, and sometimes stress, loneliness, or sadness. Whatever you are feeling, your feelings are valid, and we are here to listen.

The Minnesota Warmline will be open and ready to connect with you on Thanksgiving Day.
🕰️ Our Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📞 Phone Number: (651) 288-3777
💬 Text "Support" to 85511
🌐 Chat at mentalhealthmn.org

We offer a safe, confidential space for non-crisis peer support. If you need a moment to pause, process, or just hear a friendly voice, please reach out.
Wishing everyone a safe and gentle holiday. Remember to be kind to yourself.

11/26/2025

Life, relationships, and our mental health can be messy and complicated; there are no hard and fast rules. But through all of it, hold onto HOPE. It might take time and trial to find the right help for you, but that pursuit is always worth it. Don't give up.

11/24/2025

The idea of depending on someone can be terrifying, especially if we’ve been hurt by others in the past. Balancing VULNERABILITY with SAFETY is a hard skill, and it’s not something you master alone.

This is where professional help can be invaluable. Therapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals are bound by ethical and medical standards. Their neutrality means their only incentive is to help you reach your mental health goals.

With the right help, things CAN get better.

If you need help with next steps to getting professional help, consider contacting our Mental Health Helpline, M-F, 9AM-5PM: mentalhealthmn.org/get-information-or-a-referral/ (link in bio)

11/20/2025

Has Mental Health Minnesota made an impact in your life?

Today is a great day to give back when you ! Help sustain access to free and confidential mental health services like the Minnesota Warmline, Mental Health Helpline, and free online screenings.

We know not everyone has the resources to donate and your value is not forgotten! Even if all you can do is share this post with your followers, know that you’ve made a difference.



Give here: https://give.mn/nu69bf

11/19/2025

Recognizing that you need help is not becoming helpless; it's the opposite. It’s taking action, moving out of being stuck and into a realm of expanded possibility.

Need help FINDING help? Take your next step toward recovery by reaching out to our Mental Health Helpline M-F 9AM-5PM: mentalhealthmn.org/get-information-or-a-referral/

11/17/2025

Sometimes, an outside perspective and new tools are exactly what we need.

Today's truth: Together, we do great things. Together, we can heal.