Wellness Wednesday from The Current

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, just before the 20th anniversary of 9/11, has been hard for many veterans to watch. Eric Wittenberg, an Army veteran and suicide prevention coordinator with the Minneapolis VA, tells Jill Riley about resources that are available to help with veterans' mental health. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Leading up to World Suicide Prevention Day, Jill Riley spoke with psychiatrist Kaz Nelson about what we can do to help prevent suicide - and where help is available. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

When First Avenue announced in early August that vaccination would be required for entry to all shows, it was in the forefront of what has become an industry trend. Jill Riley talked with First Avenue's marketing director Ashley Ryan about how the policy's working in practice. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Much as we hoped it would be different, students from preschoolers to collegiates are returning to in-person learning with a pandemic that continues to rage. How can we support our students and be mindful of their mental as well as physical health? Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into a second fall, many people who have been vaccinated are feeling anger and frustration toward those who've chosen not to get the shot. Jill Riley talks with psychiatrist Sophia Albott about how people can process their feelings in ways that don't do more harm than good. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

In addressing the obesity epidemic, physicians and researchers today focus on obesity as a chronic disease - not as a personal trait. Dr. Megan Bensignor of the University of Minnesota joins Sean McPherson to explain this new approach. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley (with, this week, guest host Sean McPherson); and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Just when it looked like life was starting to get back to normal, the rapidly-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 has forced a return to some formerly abandoned pandemic precautions. Kris Ehresmann of the Minnesota Department of Health explains what the variant's rise means moving into the fall. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Why is it so hard to stop reading bad news, and how can you break the habit of obsessively checking your phone? NYU psychologist Ariane Ling joins Jill Riley to share some perspective. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

When Alicia Bognanno of Bully posted on Twitter asking for tips on touring sober, Jill Riley decided to call Johnny Solomon: an Alaska-via-Minnesota musician and therapist who's been open about his own experiences as a touring musician in recovery. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

A visit to the doctor can be intimidating for anyone, but the challenges are multiplied for members of the LGBTQ community: too few medical professionals are properly trained to meet their distinct needs. Jessica Halem, of the Tegan and Sara Foundation, shares strategies that can help. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.