The Health team explores the impact of various mental health conditions including schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. The series examines how these issues affect people at different stages of life, as well as highlights specific challenges and innovative solutions to help various racial and ethnic populations navigate mental health problems.
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The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health recently developed a program to train those funding behavioral health initiatives in prevention science. -
The city has partnered with local hospitals for a new program, PIVOT. Counselors will meet gun violence victims in the hospital to connect them with resources. -
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced his plan to wean Americans off commonly used antidepressant medications like Prozac, Zoloft and Lexapro. Experts explore recent conversations around the safety and efficacy of these medications. -
In most cases, SAD symptoms start in the late fall or early winter and go away in the spring. But for some, the depressive symptoms are worse during the warmer months. -
The Cleveland Clinic reached an agreement with the DOJ to halt gender-affirming care for minors. -
A study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad compared to people not in remote jobs. But demanding everyone return to the office isn't the answer either, say researchers. -
The study by AARP of Ohio shows 25% of the adults in Ohio are providing caregiving services for their family, neighbor or other adults. -
New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with administration and recordkeeping, but some patients worry about their privacy. -
Bolton Elementary School and Cleveland Clinic host an annual community health fair in part to address the mental health needs of students. -
Zocalo Health, a primary care organization, screens all its patients for depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. It documented a marked increase in those conditions since ICE enforcement actions began.
