NAMI Minnesota

20/08/2025

One Big Beautiful Bill: The savings do not come from eliminating fraud and abuse, but from people losing their Medicaid (called Medical Assistance in Minnesota). Most people on Medicaid are already working but the paperwork requirements and red tape will cause many to lose the benefit despite their efforts.

I was disappointed to read Congressman Finstad’s explanation of the changes to Medicaid in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The savings do not come from eliminating fraud and abuse, but from people losing their Medicaid (called Medical Assistance in MN). Most people on Medicaid are already working but ...

20/08/2025

Not every mood swing fits the textbook. Mixed states are common, complex, and key to understanding your treatment needs.

Many people don’t land neatly in the category of bipolar 1, bipolar 2, or depression. Instead, they experience something in between, and that gray area can make it harder to find the right diagnosis and treatment.

Here’s another way to fall between categories: mixed states. This is when symptoms of depression and mania overlap, creating combinations that are confusing to live through — and often challenging to diagnose or treat.

Understanding these mixed states is key to finding clarity, support, and the right treatment path.

Mixed states in bipolar combine symptoms of mania and depression. Learn how to recognize them and why they can be so hard to treat.

20/08/2025

Join us for a conversation focusing on one practical skill that can change the trajectory of your relationship with your child. Included in your time with us, you will receive a brief introduction to the skill, be offered hands-on practice, and be provided resources to support you.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pFeslI38QPqL07DQdPH1lA #/registration

Find it on our website. The link is in the BIO.

19/08/2025

New research suggests dogs are even better at helping people regulate stress than we suspected. In a new experiment shared by the website good good good, scientists recruited 40 dog owners for a stress test involving public speaking and solving math problems aloud “in front of a panel of expressionless people posing as behavioral specialists.” Half were randomly selected to bring their dog with them.

The results? Before-and-after blood tests for the stress hormone cortisol and the enzyme alpha-amylase – a biomarker for acute stress – showed “a more balanced response to stress” for people with canine companions beside them.

Dogs aren’t just good company. They might just be one of the most accessible and effective tools for staying healthy in a stressful world.

19/08/2025

NAMI Minnesota is coming to Winona! Join our Mental Health Listening Session on Sept. 3 to share your experiences and help shape the future of mental health care in our state. Sue Abderholden, NAMI Minnesota executive director, will be there for you.

From: Tim Vodak, NAMI Winona

19/08/2025

This past year, NAMI Minnesota reached more than 53,000 people through classes, events, support groups, and helpline calls. Every number represents a life touched, a family supported, and a community strengthened. Your donation helps us continue this vital work and expand our reach across Minnesota. Give today and help us build a future of hope and support for all: https://namimn.org/get-involved/donate_now/

18/08/2025

Fear and uncertainty are keeping many immigrants from seeking the mental health care they need. Learn how NAMI Minnesota is creating safe, culturally responsive spaces. Download our printed newsletter online.https://namimn.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/48/2025/07/ADVOCATE-July-September-2025-digital.pdf

18/08/2025

One Big Beautiful Bill: people who lose their jobs due to a mental illness will lose their healthcare at the same time, and it’s not unusual for it to take three years to be certified as disabled. We need mental health care to be able to go back to work again, not barriers to recovery.

Local mental health experts are speaking out against new requirements from President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" which those on Medicaid will soon have to meet to stay insured.

18/08/2025

Safe Messaging around Mental Health and Su***de: Best Practices for Journalists and Communications Professionals. This one-hour class reviews the scientific evidence around su***de contagion and reviews the most up to date best practices for responsible journalism and communications around mental health and su***de.

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BS1GLXHpS8acVCH1GwKoIw

17/08/2025

Thank you, Genoa Healthcare for joining NAMIWalks Minnesota 2025! NAMIWalks is more than just a walk - it's a way to bring together communities to show our support for Mental Health for All.

This is more than a walk.
This is a celebration, a call to action, and a heartfelt thank-you.
This is your NAMIWalks moment. Let's make it count!

Register: https://www.namiwalks.org/minnesota

17/08/2025

Learn about anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and co-occurring disorders as well as the diagnostic assessment process, treatments, and recovery—and how to prepare for and manage a crisis, identify tools for building healthy relationships with their loved one, and local resources.

Spend the morning with NAMI Minnesota and meet volunteers offering programs in the Mankato area. Coffee and snacks will be available. Find support among peers. You're not alone!

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 9:00-1:00 PM
Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 110 N 4th St, Mankato, MN 56001

A free education program for families, friends, and loved ones of a teen or adult living with a mental illness. You are not alone.