Latest in mental health

From farming to coding, health care workers are leaving the bedside amid staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic.

Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues.

Striving to counteract the whiteness of most mental health treatment, Ashley McGirt-Adair hopes “Reclaiming Wellness” will be an annual event.

Cascade Behavioral Health’s parent company closed the 137-bed facility last month. Now the state hopes the acquisition will expand treatment options.

The Native and Strong Lifeline provides connection and culturally specific care to callers in crisis.

While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment.

A $1.25 billion proposal on the special election ballot would open five on-demand mental health and addiction facilities and increase worker wages.

An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts.

It's not just the kids. From therapy to support groups, parents are seeking connection and help to recover from the traumas of the past few years.

As the opioid crisis intensifies, nightlife venues, concert spaces and festivals are recognizing that being prepared could save lives.

The new system for reaching crisis counselors could bridge barriers for Black residents seeking mental health support. Yet, some advocates are hesitant to call it a victory.

Suspected suicide attempts by young people aged 6 to 19 increased 27% nationally between 2015 and 2020.

Some residents are experiencing a new kind of distress in response to flooding, air pollution and other ecological events linked to climate change.