AZ: Mental Health
AZ's mental health crisis system ensures response, but can improve accountability
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number provides an alternative to 911 for Arizonans experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency…
AZ Alzheimer’s Consortium shares advances in diagnosis, treatment
The 2024 Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium Public Conference kicks off Saturday, where industry experts and researchers will share the latest scientific …
Make smart health coverage choices during open enrollment
The open enrollment period for health insurance can seem daunting to many Arizonans, so experts recommend starting sooner rather than later to do …
Cross-Generational Talk Urged to Tackle Gen Z's Mental-Health Worries
One doctor of behavioral health and licensed professional counselor in Arizona said he has found 'Gen Zers,' those born after 1996, are not only …
AARP Sounds Alarm on Abuse, Neglect in AZ Senior Living Facilities
Senior living facilities in Arizona struggle with issues ranging from neglect of residents to violence, staffing shortages and low wages for workers…
Report: AZ Cities Rank Low for Park Access
A new report from the Trust for Public Land looked at the 100 most populated cities around the country, and found those with the highest …
Report: Arizona Ranks Poorly in Overall Child Well-Being
New data ranks Arizona 39th in the country for overall child well-being. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2023 Kids Count Data Book…
Report: AZ Ranks 30th for Health Status of Older Adults
Arizona has received an overall rank of 30th in the nation for the health and well-being of older adults in the state. According to the United …
Arizona's First Emergency Shelter for Homeless Seniors to Open Next Summer
Arizonans 55 and older who are experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix area will soon have a place that will offer services and assistance to meet th…
Suicide Prevention Month Aims to Remove Stigma of Asking for Help
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting a pressing issue in Arizona and across the country. Arizona has one of the highest …
Annual Report Finds Arizona Children Increasingly Face Anxiety, Depression
Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm about the well-being of Arizona's children. The 2022 Kids Count Data Book released today ranks Arizona 44th …
New 988 Suicide-Prevention Hotline Will Save Arizonans Time, Lives
Mental-health advocates say the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline could save the lives of many Arizonans and others facing a crisis. The new three-…