OH: Mental Health
Monday, March 18, 2024
Peer-mentor centered program helps Ohio families struggling with substance use
An evidenced-based social work model to help parents struggling with substance use stay connected to their children is offering hope to Ohio counties …
New Ohio children’s services model aims to promote family healing
A first-of-its-kind social work model aims to provide struggling Ohio families with personalized attention and resources. Mike Kenney - director of …
Report: More Ohioans struggling with chronic diseases
The number of Ohioans living with kidney disease has jumped by 60%, and arthritis, diabetes and other chronic conditions are on the rise, according …
For beginning nontraditional farmers, stress is a constant
Women, LGBTQ, and minority farmers in Ohio face compounding stressors, according to a study from Ohio State University. Researchers surveyed and …
New advisory board helps Ohio parents increase advocacy
Ohio parents say they're concerned about the childcare crisis, mental health and gun violence, among other issues that have prompted some to join a …
Advocates consider best uses for OH opioid funds
Ohio community advocates are evaluating how funds from the OneOhio plan should be used. The OneOhio plan uses the $2 billion awarded to the state …
Ohio caseworkers strive to keep families together, reduce trauma for kids
The opioid crisis continues to plaque communities across Ohio, and according to the state Department of Job and Family Services, more than 3,000 Ohio …
On World Mental Health Day, experts urge self-care
Today is World Mental Health Day, and according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 2 million Ohioans live in a community with a short …
Support for OH domestic violence survivors for substance use, mental health
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in the last few years, Ohio has seen an increase in both the number and severity of …
Board games help players understand climate change
By Debra J. Rosenthal for The Conversation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Ohio News Connection for the Public News Service-Conversation …
Ohio schools experiment with 'sensory rooms,' post-pandemic
By Nathalia Teixeira for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration…
Tips for Comparing Healthcare Plans This Enrollment Season
Ohio experts say understanding a health care plan's benefits and comparing plans are critical for ensuring people have the coverage they need and keep…