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Trump kills LGBTQ+ suicide hotline

The Trump administration ends the option for LGBTQ callers to speak with specialists in LGBTQ mental health

Salon · Jun 18, 2025

Proposed Republican cuts could undo opioid epidemic progress in Appalachia

Few other places in the US will see the effects of funding cuts felt more than in Appalachian communities

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2025

Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering − new research

About 1 in 4 U.S. children – nearly 19 million – have at least one parent with substance use disorder. This includes parents who misuse alcohol, marijuana, prescription opioids or illegal drugs. Our estimate reflects an increase of over 2 million children since 2020 and an increase of 10 million…

The Conversation · May 30, 2025

Drug Deaths Are Finally Declining. Nobody Really Knows Why.

One thing seems clear: Drug warriors do not deserve credit for the turnaround, although they deserve blame for the previous explosion in fatal overdoses.

Reason · Sep 19, 2024

SAMHSA finds increase in nicotine vaping, treatment uptake - Roll Call

Mental health and substance use issues have largely remained stable since 2021, but more people received treatment in 2023 compared to 2022.

Roll Call · Jul 30, 2024

Tropical Storm Beryl: How to get help and help Texans

Officials warn of continued flooding and other risks as Beryl leaves. Groups are mobilizing to help affected Texans.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 8, 2024

Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids -- here's how to discuss bad news with your children

Violent photos and videos – whether from conflicts abroad or shootings near home – are commonplace, even ubiquitous, on television and social media today. The impact on children can be debilitating.

The Conversation · Jan 4, 2024

How does the US provide mental health treatment?

The federal government has resources that help people locate nearby mental health treatment facilities. Yet, over one-third of Americans live in areas that lack mental health professionals.

USAFacts · Nov 17, 2023

Cities know the way police respond to mental crisis calls needs to change. But how?

About 1 in 5 people killed by police since 2015 were having a mental health crisis. Like other cities, Philadelphia is trying a new approach: sending along social workers to respond to those calls.

WEKU · Nov 9, 2023

One year in, 988 crisis line looks to next steps

One year after the creation of the three-digit crisis hotline known as 988, officials say the next step is expanding awareness and local crisis care.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023