OH: Mental Health
Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors
Tensions are rising in Springfield, Ohio, as controversial claims from Sen. J.D. Vance about migrants in the area have garnered national attention…
Controversy erupts over Ohio's proposed drop-box ban
As Ohio gears up for the upcoming election, debates over new voting regulations are heating up. The recent proposal by Secretary of State Frank …
Coaching beyond the game for student growth in Ohio and elsewhere
The Coach Beyond program, started by Ohio State University's Life Sports, is making waves across Ohio by helping coaches address more than just the …
The quiet preparation: Ohio teachers before the first bell
As Ohio students head back to school, many parents may think the return to the classroom begins when the first bell rings but for educators, the …
Building bridges: How PACT is redefining child welfare through relationships
The Public Children's Services Association of Ohio has launched a groundbreaking new initiative called Practice in Action Together, aimed at …
Building belonging: Prioritizing mental health in Ohio schools
As Ohio students prepare for the new school year, mental health experts are highlighting the importance of belonging in the classroom. A national …
Ohio's sports betting boom and its effects
By John Hilber / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. In the first two days …
Grants boost environmental education and restoration in Ohio
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $271,000 in grants for environmental education projects across the state. The programs will …
Controversy continues over Ohio 'Bathroom Bill'
By Eduardo Miranda Strobel / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Concerns of …
988 mental-health crisis hotline reaching more Ohio communities
More households, workplaces and schools are struggling with mental-health crises, and a new report by the advocacy group Inseparable highlights how …
OH advocates seek to change attitudes about men's mental health
June is Men's Mental Health Month and advocates in Ohio and elsewhere are working to eliminate the shame or judgment guys often face when they struggl…
Report: Ohio make has made some progress on child well-being
Math and reading proficiency among Ohio kids has worsened over the past five years, according to new data. The latest Kids Count Data Book from the …