Mental Health
Friday, February 14, 2025
Ohio advocates push for inclusive policies during Black History Month
As Black History Month continues, advocacy groups in Ohio are pushing for policies that benefit children from all backgrounds. They emphasize the …
Friday, February 14, 2025
Georgia group uses art, culture to tackle mental health, loneliness
An Atlanta-based group is making sure more people have access to an unconventional but effective treatment for their moderate mental health challenges…
Friday, February 14, 2025
Chasing away the winter blues: MS experts offer mental health boosters
As winter lingers, many Mississippians struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression linked to shorter days and reduced …
Friday, February 14, 2025
Health experts recommend sunshine, socializing to cure SC 'winter blues'
South Carolinians may find mid to late winter can be challenging due to short days, cold weather and a postholiday letdown, and you are not alone…
Thursday, February 13, 2025
KY mental health experts on how to beat the winter blues
Shorter days and less sunlight have many Kentuckians feeling the winter blues. One recent study found 40% of Americans report their mood declines …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
KY counties make decisions on how to spend opioid settlement payments
As opioid settlement money continues to flow into Kentucky, counties are having to make major decisions on how to spend it. Half of it goes to the …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Florida mental health experts share tips to beat winter blues
As winter drags on with a recent rare burst of snow across North Florida, many Floridians struggle with seasonal affective disorder. It is a form of …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
MI lawmakers propose pharmaceutical watchdog legislation
Lawmakers in Michigan have introduced a package of bills designed to lower costs and expand health care access. Senate Bill 3 would create a …
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Study: Medical debt in rural MN has far-reaching effects
By Liz Carey for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Minnesota News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabor…
Collaboration helps TX foster kids find forever homes
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services are working together to find homes for foster-care childre…
Monday, February 10, 2025
IL shortages a barrier to meeting mental health crisis
As a national mental health crisis continues, advocates are calling for improved response systems but Illinois continues to face a shortage of staff …
Ohio workers weigh job stability against work-life balance
Americans working multiple jobs to cover living expenses has become increasingly common and Ohioans are no exception. According to U.S. Census data…