AR: Mental Health
Survey: Young Arkansans Want Stricter Gun Laws
In Arkansas and across the country, 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and 60% want to see stricter gun laws…
AR Addresses Rising Demand for College Mental Health Services
In Arkansas and across the country, student mental health has been the focus of increased attention on campuses. A recent report from the College …
Report: Arkansas Ranks 43rd in Child Well-Being
A new report found Arkansas consistently ranks toward the lowest 10 states for child well-being. The annual Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…
Report: Hospitals Face Mounting Financial Pressures
The mounting financial pressures hospitals in Arkansas are facing are part of a national trend affecting people's access to care, according to a …
Group Urges Arkansas Schools Districts To Focus On Mental Health Support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a national education advocacy group wants school districts in Arkansas to continue focusing on and investing …
With ADHD Medicine Shortage, People Seek Other Treatment Options
In Arkansas and across the country there is a shortage of medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which affects more than 1…
Telehealth Benefits Rural Arkansans with Internet Service
Telehealth services have increased access to health care for many people living in rural Arkansas, but it requires a good internet connection…
Arkansas Children's Uninsured Rate Could Rise if Health Emergency Ends
A pandemic-era law to help keep children and families continuously covered is set to expire this spring, and advocates are worried the state's …
Suicide Prevention Month an Opportunity to Address Stigma
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to shed light on a what has been a highly taboo and stigmatized topic. The Centers for …
Report: AR Child Poverty Rate Improves, But Remains High
Arkansas ranks in the bottom ten of states in a new report on child well-being across the nation. The annual KIDS COUNT report from the Annie E…
Older Arkansans Face Mental-Health Challenges During COVID-19
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Arkansas health officials are reminding older adults of resources available, as the social …
'Emotional Stress' Impacting College Students, Report Finds
In the wake of disruptions and losses due to COVID-19, research showed the majority of college students in Arkansas and beyond who left school over …