Iowa is proving one party government has a cost. In the seven years since taking control of the House, Senate and governorship, Iowa Republicans have
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Governor’s bill to restructure mental health, substance abuse care in Iowa moves forward
Mental health providers and advocates praised the governor’s plan to overhaul the state’s behavioral health system during a subcommittee meeting Thursday, though some said they
Slam The Stigma night makes mental health care accessible
Suicide is the leading cause of death and disability among high school students, according to the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report issued in 2022.
Analysis: Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support
When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels
‘Slam the Stigma’ event planned for CGD vs Eagles Basketball games
November 28th. Just four days after Thanksgiving, and three after the hectic rush of Black Friday shopping, with less than a month to go until
Farm Mental Health and Wellness Program Benefits Iowa Farmers, Rural Communities
Partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Brings Additional Resources, Mental Health Support to Rural Communities DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa farm families
September Is National Suicide Prevention Month
AMES, Iowa – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 123 people, on average, die by suicide each day in the United States.
Two mental health counselors lose their license to practice
A mental health counselor from Fort Dodge has agreed to the indefinite suspension of her license due to allegations of improper conduct with a client.
Supervisors talk about new housing trust fund — Declare May Mental Health Month
At Monday’s Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting, Shirley Helgevold, MIDAS Executive Director, discussed the possibility of establishing a new Housing Trust Fund through MIDAS.
“Make It OK” Campaign Addresses Mental Illness
“Make It OK” Campaign Addresses Mental Illness The “Make It OK” campaign, led by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, has released tools and resources to
