OH: Mental Health
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Psychiatrist explains links between toxic stress, poor health
The alarming rise in rates of diabetes, obesity, depression, and other chronic health issues has put the spotlight on toxic stress. Lawson Wulsin…
Suspensions, expulsions on rise in Ohio schools, report finds
Ohio's Black students are more likely to face excessively harsh discipline practices such as expulsion and suspension, according to a recently …
Peer-mentor centered program helps Ohio families struggling with substance use
An evidenced-based social work model to help parents struggling with substance use stay connected to their children is offering hope to Ohio counties …
New Ohio children’s services model aims to promote family healing
A first-of-its-kind social work model aims to provide struggling Ohio families with personalized attention and resources. Mike Kenney - director of …
Report: More Ohioans struggling with chronic diseases
The number of Ohioans living with kidney disease has jumped by 60%, and arthritis, diabetes and other chronic conditions are on the rise, according …
For beginning nontraditional farmers, stress is a constant
Women, LGBTQ, and minority farmers in Ohio face compounding stressors, according to a study from Ohio State University. Researchers surveyed and …
New advisory board helps Ohio parents increase advocacy
Ohio parents say they're concerned about the childcare crisis, mental health and gun violence, among other issues that have prompted some to join a …
Advocates consider best uses for OH opioid funds
Ohio community advocates are evaluating how funds from the OneOhio plan should be used. The OneOhio plan uses the $2 billion awarded to the state …
Ohio caseworkers strive to keep families together, reduce trauma for kids
The opioid crisis continues to plaque communities across Ohio, and according to the state Department of Job and Family Services, more than 3,000 Ohio …
On World Mental Health Day, experts urge self-care
Today is World Mental Health Day, and according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 2 million Ohioans live in a community with a short …
Support for OH domestic violence survivors for substance use, mental health
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in the last few years, Ohio has seen an increase in both the number and severity of …