NM: Mental Health
Poll: Voters in NM, other Western states consistently support conservation
A new poll showed New Mexico voters expressed a deep affection for lands, water and wildlife and want policies offering greater protections. The 14…
NM lawmakers move gun-control bills forward
Gun control legislation is making headway in the 2024 New Mexico legislative session. On Wednesday, the New Mexico Senate passed a bill to ban guns …
NMSU program aims to reduce suicide rates among farmers, ranchers
A program has launched in New Mexico to help farmers and ranchers experiencing mental-health issues that could lead to suicide. Workload, debt…
Survey: Hispanic college students struggling more than others
The percentage of Hispanic college students who report they're struggling to stay in school increased 5% from 2021 to 2022, and was higher than for …
NM Teachers Have Tools to Ease 'Back to School' Transition
Since the pandemic, back-to-school season brings up a lot of emotions for parents and kids, and can be even harder for those affected by a school …
Report: Young Americans Feel Unsafe, Support Stricter Gun Laws
Some 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and almost 60% want to see stricter gun laws, according to a new report from …
DACA Weighs on Some During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
Racism and discrimination act as stressors to increase mental health vulnerability, according to experts, especially for BIPOC individuals; Black…
NM Kids' Well-Being Falls Short; Child Advocates Expect Turnaround
New Mexico ranks last in a new report on kids' overall well-being by state, but children's advocates said the two-year-old data does not tell the …
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
NM Parents Encouraged to Know When Kids Need Mental Health Intervention
More behavioral-health providers may be enticed to move to New Mexico after a bill passed by the Legislature this year made treatment for behavioral h…
Planning for a Good Death: 'National Healthcare Decisions Day' is April 16
Coincidence or not, the day set aside to get "end-of-life" affairs in order always falls on either side of the day taxes are due to the federal …
Study: New Mexicans Need More Sleep
Getting a good night's sleep often depends on where you live, and also can include your race, age and gender. In New Mexico, the United Health …