Community advisory committees across rural Colorado are working to better understand the mental-health needs for community members including farmers, ranchers and veterans, and to connect them with the help they need. Jace Honey, agriculture advisory council founding member and president of La Junta Livestock Commission, formed by Southeast Health Group, said individual mental health challenges are also community challenges. "Everybody in rural America pretty much knows who everybody is," Honey said. " .
It has been seven months since The Food and Drug Administration announced a nationwide shortage of medications used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD. While patients in Utah and across the county are still facing challenges with access, experts say there might be alternative options available. Dr. .
Just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month in May - the California Department of Social Services has provided a new grant to continue the California Parent & Youth Helpline for another two years, with an option for a third. When kids, parents or caregivers call the helpline, they can speak with a trained counselor and sign up for a free evidence-based weekly support group. Dr. .