by guild | Aug 7, 2020 | 101 Blogs, BIPOC Mental Health, Education, Featured, Healthcare, Mental Heatlh, Research
Mental illness can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or any other demographic categorization. While all racial and ethnic groups experience mental illness, people of color are less likely to receive the help they need to get better. A...
by guild | Jul 21, 2020 | 101 Blogs, Education, Featured, Mental Heatlh
Breaking Down Stigma: What Is It? We’ve all heard the word, but sometimes its meaning gets lost. At the core, stigma is a negative perception towards a person or a group of people. Related to stigma is discrimination, a negative action taken against a person or a...
by guild | Jul 14, 2020 | 101 Blogs, Education, FAQ, Featured, For Support People, Mental Heatlh
If someone close to you is struggling with their mental health, you may not know what to do or what to say. Reaching out may seem intimidating. You may not even feel qualified to help. These feelings are completely normal. It’s great that you want to help your friend...
by guild | Jun 22, 2020 | 101 Blogs, Featured, Homelessness, Research
Homelessness typically refers to a person who does not have a place to stay overnight. But that definition doesn’t break down the myriad of ways that homelessness actually presents in our communities. In fact, there are different categories of homelessness that can...
by guild | Jun 11, 2020 | 101 Blogs, Homelessness, Research
Homelessness is a crisis in the United States, but it’s not always visible to everyone. For people who don’t see or experience homelessness on a regular basis, it’s hard to know just how common it is. In 2019, there were an estimated 7,977 Minnesotans experiencing...
by guild | May 26, 2020 | 101 Blogs, Mental Heatlh
What is Mental Illness? A mental illness is a disorder that affects your mood, feelings, behavior, or thinking. One in five adults experience mental illness, and 17% of youth. Having a mental illness isn’t all in your head, nor is it your fault. Mental illnesses are...
