mental health

A new OU Health Sciences initiative fueled by a federal grant is sending PA students on three-month rotations in rural primary care clinics that integrate mental health services.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority CEO Ellen Buettner said the director's predecessor, Melody Anthony, will serve as the interim state Medicaid director.

Drummond was one of 42 attorneys general who joined on the letter, arguing Congress could help protect future generations through a surgeon general’s warning on these platforms.

Health care professionals’ mental health is often overlooked and stigmatized. The Oklahoma State Medical Association's Physician Wellness Program is here to help.

Oklahoma's attorney general filed a proposed settlement with plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Oklahoma’s largest community health center is partnering with a behavioral health services provider effective June 15 to enhance the group’s collaboration and improve Oklahomans’ physical and mental health.

Oklahoma’s soon-to-be largest mental health hospital is officially beginning construction.

Oklahoma’s nearly 6,000 licensed social workers are only meeting about two-thirds of the state’s mental health needs.

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.

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.