Although primary care doctors frequently see patients with depression, they typically do less to help those patients manage it than they do for patients with other chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma or congestive heart failure, a recent study found.
Mental Health
White Mountain students examine healthy relationships for ‘NativeLove Project’
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center in Montana launched the NativeLove Project to get young, indigenous people talking about healthy relationships.
Gene Tagaban leads Dillingham training on stopping cycle of violence
“It’s about teaching men to be mentors, and getting men involved to stop the violence, domestic abuse, the suicides, the hurts, the pain,” Tagaban said.
Finding help and hope to avoid suicide
How to talk or comfort those who may have witnessed a suicide, and what to listen for if a family member or friend is contemplating suicide.
Update: JPD identifies woman in fatal courthouse shooting
A shooting outside the Dimond Courthouse late this morning has left one woman dead and rattled nerves in the heart of the Capital City.
Public pushes back against House’s proposed budget cuts
The Republican-led majority released a budget proposal this week that included $145 million more in cuts than Governor Bill Walker’s budget.
House subcommittees cut state operating budget deeper
Health and Social Services was the department that received the deepest cuts. They include eliminating $5.18 million in cash assistance to seniors, and $3 million in behavioral health grants.
Would You Tell The World You Have Schizophrenia On YouTube?
Rachel Star Withers decided to let people know what was going on inside her head: the hallucinations, the voices. She says going public has helped her deal with schizophrenia and helps others, too.
Veterans Say Trained Dogs Help With PTSD, But The VA Won’t Pay
Service dogs help veterans with physical disabilities, and there’s increased interest in using dogs for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, too. A study is underway to see whether that helps.
Cities, States Fight Veteran Homelessness
The Obama administration, in June 2014, challenged local governments to find a home for all veterans who want one by the end of this month. At least nine states and 850 municipalities tried to meet the goal, but Virginia and 15 municipalities were the only ones that succeeded.