MA: Mental Health
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 …
Children's Advocates Applaud Kids Online Safety Act
Federal legislation aimed at protecting children and teens online has gained the support of leading advocates for children's health and privacy…
Screen-Free Week Challenges Families to Power Down, Reconnect
Starting today, families throughout Massachusetts will swap their digital entertainment for the annual challenge of "Screen-Free Week." The global …
Efforts Underway to Formalize COVID-19 Remembrance Day in MA
Family members of those lost to Covid are urging lawmakers to pass legislation to formally recognize the first Monday in March as Covid Remembrance Da…