Thumbs Up: This thumbs up is for the nationwide effort to focus on mental health resources in the wake of the tragic Aug. 27 shooting at the Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis that left two young children dead. The outrage toward the shooter continues to swirl around Minnesota and the United States, as it should be. But instead of trying to make this a political issue, the focus should be on mental health services. The national and state offices of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, offered these words: With each school shooting, there is a lasting and far-reaching impact on the mental health of the people in the community – and across the country. NAMI said it stands ready to support everyone impacted by this trauma. "(It) was the first day of school. A day that should h
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, September 5, 2025

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