NC: Mental Health
Report: Depression rates on rise in North Carolina
Depression is on the rise in North Carolina, based on the latest America's Health Rankings data. Between 2018 and 2022, mental distress increased by …
Officials urge NC residents to enroll during Medicaid expansion
North Carolina is pushing to expand health care to those who need it most and officials from UnitedHealthcare are urging residents to take advantage o…
North Carolina fights back against youth overdose epidemic
In the wake of the devastating overdose epidemic in North Carolina, the state's Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up to aid …
NC Foundation Helps Erase $2.2 Million in Medical Debt
The burden of medical debt is not so heavy anymore for some lucky North Carolina residents. The Coastal Credit Union Foundation partnered with the …
Youth-Led Nonprofit Works to Transform Rural NC Health, Wellness
Rural areas in North Carolina have long been grappling with limited access to services, from health care to internet access, and a unique nonprofit …
NC Families, Advocates Demand Expansion of Good Samaritan Laws
As North Carolina faces an increasing number of overdose-related deaths, there are new calls urging the state to update and expand its Good Samaritan …
Report Highlights NC Needs for More & Better Child Care
Families in North Carolina are in critical need of more and better child care options, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released today …
Expert Stresses Importance of Health Care, Screenings for NC Women
As National Women's Health Month comes to an end, an expert emphasized the need for increased health care and screenings for women in North Carolina …
NC Minorities Receive Less Treatment for Eating Disorders
As part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, specialists are calling for additional funding, research and resources for people affected by …
NC's Most Vulnerable Face Challenges with Tailored Health Plans
Roughly 2.8 million North Carolinians receive Medicaid benefits, and many are being transitioned over to managed health care plans. It means their …
Report: Drug Overdoses Climb in North Carolina, Nationwide
More North Carolinians are struggling with substance-use disorders, according to the latest America's Health Rankings Report. State data show nine …
NC Community Center Educates Faith Leaders on Mental Health
A community program in Charlotte offers mental-health training to Spanish-speaking faith leaders. The goal is to reach Latino families in the region …