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Oklahoma’s soon-to-be largest mental health hospital is officially beginning construction.
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Oklahoma social workers face barriers in getting licensed, a bill could help them get to work fasterOklahoma’s nearly 6,000 licensed social workers are only meeting about two-thirds of the state’s mental health needs.
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An analysis by the Healthy Minds Policy Initiative found a legislative investment in Oklahoma’s behavioral health workforce could add 272 providers to the state.
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Abortion restrictions, the ongoing opioid crisis and access to mental healthcare are in focus this legislative session. Jillian Taylor is StateImpact Oklahoma’s health reporter, and spoke with managing editor Logan Layden about what to expect from lawmakers in 2024.
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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.
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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.
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New research shows Oklahomans who have traditional health insurance don’t have reliable access to mental health services.
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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.
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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.
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Youth across the nation have been struggling with their mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic and school closures.