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Council Member Tiffany Cabán criticizes Hochul and Adams over controversial mental health and involuntary commitment policies

Council Member Tiffany Cabán has criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, who have both called for the involuntary commitment of individuals with mental illnesses in recent addresses.

New Study Links Multiple Sclerosis to Increased Mental Health Risks During and After Pregnancy

A new study reveals that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience significantly higher rates of mental illness during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth, compared to those without MS. The findings suggest a critical need for targeted mental health screening and interventions for

CMA Invests $600k In Music Industry Mental Health Organizations

The Country Music Association has unveiled a $600,000 investment to aid six music [...]

Webster Groves approves pediatric mental health hospital

Another sentiment among the opposition was a desire for the wellness campus to be in a more rural setting, not their backyard. Those in favor pointed out the existence of a KVC facility where the proposal is located, not having issues...

Peer support could fill gaps in rural mental health coverage, but low pay challenges sustainability

While research shows that the peer support model is effective at improving clients’ well-being, experts say that low pay makes it difficult for people to remain in positions or create livable careers.

Joy Oladokun: “I see why there are so many mental health issues in the music industry”

Joy Oladokun guest DJs on WFPK with host Laura Shine and talks about the music industry and the music she loves.

Mental health beds sit empty at UW’s brand-new hospital. Here’s why.

A new UW hospital opened this spring to provide desperately needed mental health beds. But a dispute over legal representation means many aren't being used.

Whitmer signs bills addressing firearm safety, mental health

Tony Evers’ State of the State address will highlight tax cuts, $300M for youth mental health

Gov. Tony Evers plans to announce measures addressing out-of-pocket costs for families, according to his speech excerpts.