MA: Mental Health
MA boosts funding for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline services
Community groups in Massachusetts will see continued funding to support the state's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Public health officials have …
Housing, transportation limit MA seniors' access to quality health care
High housing and transportation costs are preventing some Massachusetts seniors from seeing their health care providers, according to a new report…
Parents press for online child safety reforms amid Congressional reform
Massachusetts parents of children harmed by social media platforms are calling on Congress to advance the bipartisan "Kids Online Safety Act." The bi…
Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators
The Amesbury School Committee will hear from educators and parents tonight as they rally to prevent more than $2 million in proposed cuts to their sch…
School counselors teach time management to counter students’ high rates of stress
Time management is an essential skill for academic success, but school counselors say it can also help counter students' increasing struggles with …
University presidents testify on rise of antisemitism on college campuses
College presidents testified before a congressional committee Tuesday on the rise of antisemitism on college campuses since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led …
MA aims to teach Native American heritage, improve mental health
Advocates for Native American students in Massachusetts are working to improve high school graduation rates by improving students' mental health…
Diaper Pilot Program Aims to Keep Families Healthy, Working
Massachusetts groups will be part of a new federal pilot program to help low-income families ensure they have the diapers they need to keep both babie…
MA Considers Unarmed Response Units for Mental Health 911 Calls
Community groups in Massachusetts are calling for an end to armed police response to mental health-related 911 calls. The majority of calls are for …
Education Support Professionals Create 'Bill of Rights' for Better Pay
Support staff in public schools across Massachusetts have created a "Bill of Rights" to help them organize for better pay and benefits. Known as …
MA Makes Top Ten List of States for Senior Healthy Living
Massachusetts ranks tenth in the nation when it comes to healthy senior living, according to a new report. United Healthcare's 2023 Senior Report …
Hospitals Collaborate on Suicide Prevention, Treatment
Cambridge Health Alliance of Massachusetts is joining a new nationwide network of hospitals collaborating on suicide prevention. Research shows …