IA: Mental Health
Iowa dementia sufferers at higher risk in winter
People who suffer from dementia face a host of increased risks in winter months and in Iowa, dangers include everything from falls to getting lost…
Report shows Iowa kids of color fare worse than white peers
A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found while children of color in Iowa fare slightly better than their white peers nationally…
Report: Drug deaths up in Iowa, but other signs encouraging
New data from the United Health Foundation show a handful of significant and chronic health conditions on the rise across the U.S., with colorectal …
Alzheimer's Association warns of 'wandering' adults during holidays
The Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is raising awareness of adults who get lost during the holidays. The group holds educational …
Doctors increase mental health services to rural Iowa kids
Research shows two in 10 Iowa youth report they have considered suicide, and to confront the crisis, doctors and social scientists are using federal …
Des Moines Alzheimer's walk seeks to raise $500K
The Iowa Alzheimer's Association expects about 2,000 people to gather on the Capitol steps in Des Moines on Saturday, as volunteers seek to create …
Rural Iowa declared 'ambulance desert'
People in rural America are five times as likely to live in so-called "ambulance deserts," areas far from an ambulance service or station, than those …
Report: Iowans Face Rising Gun Violence
Some 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and almost 60% want to see stricter gun laws, according to a new report from …
Iowa Clinicians Herald New Alzheimer's Treatments
As part of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, mental-health advocates in Iowa are sharing information about Alzheimer's and say two new drugs …
Advocates Rally at Capitol for More Provider Pay
With key deadlines approaching at the Iowa statehouse, advocates are calling on lawmakers to provide better wages for direct service professionals…
Advocates Focus on Rural Drinking During Alcohol Awareness Month
Substance-abuse prevention advocates are educating people about the dangers of underage drinking during this, Alcohol Awareness Month. In Iowa…
Specialists Raise Awareness During Eating Disorder Week
An estimated 291,000 Iowans suffer from eating disorders, which range from mild to lethal. Experts are spreading knowledge and information during …