OR: Mental Health
Monday, September 16, 2024
Report: Oregonians to save money with prescription drug cost cap in 2025
Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to see savings next year when prescription drug costs are capped, according to a new report from AARP…
New metric in OR will make social-emotional health care more accessible
Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. The Oregon Health Authority has adopted …
Report on 988 crisis line rollout highlights OR youth suicide prevention
A new report examines the rollout of the 988 mental health crisis line in each state and found Oregon has more work to do. The national three-digit 9…
OR ranks 16th in report on older adults' well-being
A new report looks at the well-being of older Americans. The America's Health Ranking Senior Report showed a mixed bag for the living conditions of …
National Healthcare Decisions Day: Make end-of-life planning early
It's National Healthcare Decisions Day, which highlights the importance of planning for the future when it comes to medical choices. In particular…
Advocates push back on legislative efforts to recriminalize drug possession
As the Oregon legislative session opens, lawmakers could make changes to a voter-passed measure that decriminalized small amounts of drugs and opened …
Defensores rechazan esfuerzos legislativos para recriminalizar posesión de drogas
Al iniciarse la sesión legislativa de Oregon, los legisladores podrían introducir cambios en una medida aprobada por los votantes que …
Teen boys increasingly targeted in ‘sextortion’ crimes, FBI warns
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the FBI says financially motivated sextortion -- often targeting teen boys -- went up 20% from …
Longer wildfire seasons have mental-health impacts in rural America
By John Upton and Kaitlyn Trudeau for Climate Central and Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Serv…
Family caregivers reminded to take care of themselves
November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging …
OR Repeals Residency Requirement for Aid-in-Dying Law
Legislation that eliminates the residency requirement for Oregon's aid-in-dying law is awaiting the governor's signature. House Bill 2279 repeals …
Report: OR Lags in Providing Education for Young People
Oregon ranks in the middle of the pack in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book ranks the …