WA: Mental Health
WA makes child-care investments, but more needed
Advocates for accessible child care saw wins during Washington state's legislative session this year but still see room for improvement. Lawmakers …
WA investment could grow reach of child mental health program
A program in Washington state is helping young kids with challenging behaviors. It's hoping to secure more funding during the legislative session …
Inversión en WA podría ampliar alcance de programa de salud mental infantil
Un programa en el estado de Washington ayuda a niños pequeños con comportamientos problemáticos. Espera conseguir más fondos …
Mental health concerns grow over social media impact on youth
Health professionals have raised alarms about social media and its impact on young people's mental health. Concern has grown so great that earlier …
Screen Time Driver of Sleep Loss Among Young People
School is back and one way parents can set their kids up for success is ensuring screen time is not getting in the way of sleep. Dr. Maida Chen…
Often Hidden, Research Casts Light on Kinless Adults with Dementia
Washington state researchers are spotlighting an often overlooked population: kinless adults with dementia. The population is often difficult to …
Una investigación a menudo oculta arroja luz sobre adultos con demencia sin familiares
Investigadores del estado de Washington están destacando una población que a menudo se pasa por alto: los adultos con demencia sin parientes…
Mental Health Crisis Among Gen Z Sparks Concern
Mental health is a major issue for young people of Generation Z, people who were born after 1996, and research has found they report feeling …
Superando barreras en el Mes de Concientización sobre Salud Mental de las Minorías
Julio es el mes nacional de la concientización sobre la salud mental de las minorías, que destaca las dificultades específicas de las …
Overcoming Care Barriers During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is national minority mental health awareness month, spotlighting the unique struggles in health care settings for communities for color in the …
Access to Care Among WA Children's Biggest Challenges
Washington state fares well in a new report released on child well-being, but is facing important challenges in child care. The Annie E. Casey …
Social Media Growing Concern for Youth Mental Health
Symptoms of anxiety and depression are up among adolescents and young adults. Health experts warn social media is playing a role in declining mental …