ID: Mental Health
Criminal Justice Month: Alternatives to incarceration for mental health issues
March is National Criminal Justice Month and advocacy groups are drawing attention to how people with mental illness are overrepresented in jails and …
Addressing bullying difficult in ID's Spanish-speaking communities
Bullying can be a difficult issue to address - especially for Spanish speaking communities in Idaho, which have fewer counseling resources available…
Roundtable highlights push to protect trans rights in ID
The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence is taking part in a meeting with a U.S. health official this week to discuss ways to make …
Advocates seek to expand mental health services among ID's Spanish speakers
Spanish-speaking Idahoans face a lack of mental health resources and advocates in the state want to change it. Kurtis Pugh, mental health manager …
Halloween offers chance for families to connect with community
Halloween is coming up and for kids and parents, the holiday provides an opportunity to connect with their community. Kim Hemmert, grants manager …
Domestic violence awareness month: struggles for pregnant, indigenous people
October is domestic violence awareness month. The issue remains prevalent across the nation and in Idaho. Nearly one in three women experience …
Barriers Exist for Addressing Youth Mental Health in ID Schools
Mental health issues are at epidemic rates among young people, but the issue can be hard to tackle in Idaho schools. America's Health Ranking …
ID Ranks High in Child Well-Being, But Child Care Costs Concerning
Idaho ranks fairly high compared to other states in a new report on children's well-being, but the high cost of child care lurks as a burden for …
Mobile Clinic Aids in Addiction Treatment in Rural ID
A mobile clinic is bringing drug treatment to rural Idaho. The organization Ideal Option's first treatment clinic on wheels is in Rexburg. Ideal …
Mental, Heart Health Could Be Directly Connected
It's mental health awareness month and mental well-being is connected to a person's overall health, including heart health. Dr. Jennifer Shalz is …
Mental Health Awareness Month: Combating Stigma in the Workplace
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and stigma can be a barrier to talking about this issue, especially in the workplace. Beth Markley is the …
ID Conference Spotlights Importance of Positive Moments for Children
This year's Strengthening Families Training Institute in Boise is highlighting the importance of positive experiences for children. Dr. Robert Sege…