TN: Mental Health
'Dual-eligible special needs' coverage may benefit TN seniors
Certain health plans offer benefits for eligible low-income seniors in Tennessee who have special medical needs but not everyone knows they are availa…
Medicaid expansion could save TN rural hospitals from closing
A recent report examined how some rural Tennessee hospitals have managed to stay afloat despite financial challenges. The report includes interviews …
Report: Tennessee ranks 44th for health outcomes
A new report highlights what Tennessee could focus on to improve the health of its residents. The latest America's Health Rankings report ranks …
Report uncovers trends in TN youth mental health crisis
More young people in Tennessee are experiencing poor mental health and symptoms of depression, and suicide attempts have been trending upward…
Open enrollment for health insurance begins Nov. 1
The open enrollment period to purchase health insurance through the federal marketplace begins Nov. 1, and experts urge consumers to do some research …
Groups Provide Vital Resources for Gen Z During Mental-Health Crisis
Mental health has emerged as a pressing concern for young individuals belonging to Generation Z, those born after 1996. A recent study shed light on …
Tennessee Ban on Health Care for Transgender Youths Takes Effect
A new law banning gender-affirming health care for transgender youths is now in effect in the Tennessee. The law prohibits medical providers from …
'Kids Count' Data Show Some Improvement for TN Children
The annual Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E Casey Foundation ranked Tennessee 36th among the states for children's well-being. The report found …
TN School Districts Urged to Focus On Mental Health Support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an education advocacy group wants school districts in Tennessee and across the country to focus on critical m…
Poll: TN Voters Favor Policies that Hold P-B-M's Accountable
In Tennessee and across the country, prescription drug prices are skyrocketing, and a new national poll found most voters want lawmakers to regulate …
TN Kids' Uninsured Rate Could Rise as Health Emergency Ends
A pandemic-era law to help keep children and families continuously covered with health insurance is set to expire this spring, and advocates are …
Tasa de niños sin seguro de TN podría aumentar si finaliza la emergencia sanitaria
Una ley de la era de la pandemia para ayudar a mantener a los niños y las familias continuamente cubiertos con seguro de salud está a punto …