Motherhood is one of life’s most profound journeys, but it can also be one of the most isolating and emotionally overwhelming experiences. For many mothers, the societal image of the joyful, thriving mom does not reflect their reality. Behind closed doors, countless women grapple with anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and feelings of inadequacy. According to the...

🧠 The Big Picture May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year it comes at a time when the mental health crisis continues to intensify—particularly in under-resourced and multicultural communities. States like Ohio and Michigan are using the month to bring attention to the growing need for accessible, inclusive mental health...

The Big Picture: Ohio is grappling with a youth mental health crisis, with rates of depression and poor mental health days surpassing national averages. Educators and counselors emphasize the urgent need for enhanced mental health resources in schools to address this growing concern. ​ By the Numbers: Ohio’s depression rates are higher than the national...

The Big Picture: Ohio is investing $51 million to expand mobile mental health crisis teams for youth across the state. This initiative aims to provide immediate, community-based support for young individuals experiencing mental health crises, reducing reliance on emergency rooms and law enforcement interventions, according to Health Policy Ohio. Why It Matters: With 1 in...

Catch up quickly:The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) has awarded over $820,000 in mini-grants to support the behavioral health workforce across the state, according to a Ohio Mental Health Services report. The big picture:These funds aim to address staffing shortages, burnout, and training needs in the mental health and addiction services...

The big picture: A new report by Milliman, commissioned by advocacy group Inseparable, reveals a harsh truth: Most Americans diagnosed with mental health conditions don’t receive treatment, even when they’re insured, according to a NPR report.  By the numbers: 2 out of 3 insured adults with a mental health condition didn’t receive treatment in 2021...

The big picture: A recent study by the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers reveals that expanding access to mental health services could boost the U.S. economy by $53 billion annually. In Ohio, untreated mental health issues cost the economy nearly $300 billion due to lost productivity and increased healthcare expenditures, according...