mental health

A variety of factors have caused some folks to take their own lives.

An executive order from President Donald Trump is starting a conversation about expanding the role civil commitment plays at the intersection of mental health and homelessness.

Mental health service providers are continuing to sound the alarm about budget cuts and their impact on services across Oklahoma.

Months after a deal to end a class-action lawsuit over treatment for people with severe mental illness, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health still can't provide an accurate count of how many people are waiting in jail for treatment and for how long, consultants found.

A new report reflects how Kansas is falling short of some its commitments to improve the state's foster system.

With National Suicide Prevention Week coming to a close, two local experts share their thoughts on common myths surrounding suicide, warning signs, and practical steps for helping those who may be struggling.

Mental health providers across Oklahoma are assessing the impacts of $40 million in contract line item cuts from the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services made public last week.

The Oklahoma County Commissioners are officially nudging the state to pay them back $1.5 million.

Long delays in a legal process meant to ensure fairness in court are leaving vulnerable people behind.

Federal cuts and a lack of dedicated mental health funding from the state could erode programs to address chronic absenteeism, crises and more.