mental health

A local non-profit is hosting rap battles and other events to advocate for mental health awareness in Oklahoma. The organization called SoulBody Cyphers is working to destigmatize conversations around mental health and cultivate a community of MC’s.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services announced Tuesday it is partnering with a local nonprofit to offer three free mental health first aid trainings to help Oklahomans respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges.

New research shows Oklahomans who have traditional health insurance don’t have reliable access to mental health services.

A study for a drug addiction and parenthood support program was supposed to start at OU months ago, but difficulties hiring case managers have caused delays. It’s not just OU and it’s not just case managers - a shortage of mental and behavioral health workers is affecting the whole state.

Oklahoma's Attorney General Gentner Drummond has pledged to improve his office's relationship with tribal nations in Oklahoma. This comes after nearly three years of tension between tribes and Gov. Kevin Stitt's administration over the McGirt v. Oklahoma Supreme Court decision and gaming compacts.

Youth across the nation have been struggling with their mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic and school closures.

Financial struggles, family separation and other problems created even more risk factors for the state's physicians.

Poteau Public Schools was a big recipient of the state's $35 million Counselor Corps initiative.

The Oklahoma City Council approved more than $227 million for the city’s police budget on Tuesday. The total is a $1.3 million increase over the last…

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law Monday that will take some responsibility for mental health crisis transports away from police.House Bill…