Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing in St. Louis County, MN

Findings from the 2022 Minnesota Student Survey

May 31, 2023

The St. Louis County Public Health Division works to promote and protect the health of all residents. One of the priority health issues that Community Health Unit focuses on is mental health, or mental well-being.

The Public Health Division has two dedicated staff members focused on supporting population-level mental health and well-being strategies in St. Louis County. Staff can be contacted via e-mail to explore partnerships, training offerings, and community engagement opportunities related to community mental health and well-being. Our staff are credentialed in the following trainings:

safeTALK Suicide Prevention Course | LivingWorks
Changing the Narrative
ASIST Suicide Prevention Training Program | LivingWorks
Youth - Mental Health First Aid

Visualizations showing the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depressive symptoms — 2022 Minnesota Student Survey

Teen depression: more than just moodiness

Depression looks different for everyone. You might have many of the symptoms listed above or just a few.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov

Data visualizations showing the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and anxiety symptoms — 2022 Minnesota Student Survey

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control

Do you often find yourself worrying about everyday issues for no obvious reason?

https://www.nimh.nih.gov

Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms

Do you sometimes have sudden attacks of anxiety and overwhelming fear that last for several minutes?

https://www.nimh.nih.gov

Data visualizations showing the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts. — 2022 Minnesota Student Survey

WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE

Warning signs and behaviors that someone may be thinking about suicide.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov

Additional county data using the Minnesota Student Survey:

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Protective Factors

Youth Substance Use Data in St. Louis County, MN