Mental Health
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
UW Professor: Fear of Death Inspires Death Penalty Views
A new book by a University of Washington professor on the death penalty finds support for executions may be motivated by people's own fear of death…
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …