Mental Health
Monday, January 30, 2023
Report: Low Salary Contributes to NY Social Workers Leaving Field
A new report shows social workers are not being paid equal to similar professions. The report, from the National Association of Social Workers New …
Monday, January 30, 2023
CA 'Just Safe' Campaign Aims to Redefine Public Safety
Social justice advocates have just launched a new public education campaign. It's called "Just Safe," and it's aimed at changing the conversation …
Study: Students Still Struggle with Pandemic Learning Loss
Students are still struggling with learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. A study from the research group NWEA showed 2022 test scores are not …
MT Bill Aims to End Medical Aid-in-Dying Options
A bill in the Montana Legislature would roll back access to medical aid-in-dying options at the end of someone's life - access that has been guarantee…
Supporting Students Through the Grief Process
Knowing how to approach the grief of others can be difficult, although things can get more complicated when addressing the grief of students in …
Mental Health Crisis: Report Offers Clues in Beefing Up Care Network
Most South Dakotans live in federally designated mental-health professional shortage areas, and a new report recommended steps Congress and other …
Report: Mental-Health Workforce Has Capable Help Waiting in Wings
Like many other states, Minnesota has its share of provider gaps when it comes to mental-health care, and a new report cited steps Congress and other …
Proposed Plan Better Funds VA Mental-Health Programs
A recently proposed plan has been devised to better fund Virginia's mental-health programs. The new Right Help, Right Now plan calls for $230 …
MO Expert: We Can Do More to Help Grieving Kids
One in 11 Missouri children, and one in 13 nationally, will lose a parent or sibling by age 18. Childhood grief that is not dealt with can have …
Reducing Effects of Childhood Trauma Tied to SD's Juvenile-Justice Efforts
South Dakota has been looking at ways to improve the state's juvenile-justice system. Recommendations could be considered in the new legislative …
“Forest Bathing”: A Worthy New Year’s Resolution?
Get in shape. It's a common New Year's resolution, but research shows the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku - or "forest bathing" - has multiple …
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…