Mental Health

Experts say the moderate gains in maternal mental health could be impacted by proposed cuts to Medicaid at the federal level.

A Side Effects Public Media investigation found that in 2024, people in Indiana jails waited just over two months on average to get the two court-ordered mental health evaluations done — down from more than seven months in 2018. That’s according to an analysis of the state’s judicial branch data on all requests for competency evaluations during that time period.

The facility will open in phases, with a second phase set for next year, and a third one scheduled for 2027.

Ohio’s Mobile Response & Stabilization Services, which provide mental, emotional, and behavioral health care to kids in crisis, are being expanded.

The Columbus Safety Collective Campaign submitted the amendment that would create a division that would respond to non-dangerous calls, without police presence.

Eighteen years ago, Melissa Goldberg of Columbus, lost her battle with mental illness. Her family has spent the years since then making comfortable living spaces for adults with mental illness.

When a child or young adult is having a crisis, parents and teachers often turn to institutions, like psych wards or the police, for help. But an increasing number of Ohioans now have another option.

We're spending this hour of All Sides talking about the mental health of new mothers and how to get help if you need it.

A new survey by Ohio State University College of Medicine reports finding pockets of alone time during the holidays is crucial to mental health.

A state working group released its recommendations to increase inpatient behavioral health care access across the state.