The Big Picture: Ohio is making significant strides in addressing mental health crises with the 988 hotline, launched nationwide in 2022 to provide immediate access to mental health resources. The hotline is increasingly utilized by households, workplaces, and schools to handle mental health emergencies, reducing the burden on emergency departments, according to Mahoning Matters.  ...

The Big Picture: A recent survey by West Health and Gallup reveals that three-quarters of Americans believe mental health issues are identified and treated worse than physical health issues. This perception is particularly strong among older adults and those who have experienced a mental health problem in the past year, according to a Gallup Poll...

The Big Picture: Over 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness, yet around 55% are not receiving treatment, according to Mental Health America. Addressing this gap, The Confess Project of America has pioneered the first barbershop mental health advocacy program in the U.S, according to Spectrum Local News.   What You Need...

The Big Picture: The stigma around mental health is diminishing, highlighted by a significant increase in Americans openly discussing their struggles following pandemic-induced challenges, according to Statista.     Catch Up Quickly: A recent survey by Statista reveals a notable uptick in mental health issues among American adults over the past year.      ...

The Big Picture: The Ohio Alliance for Population Health (OAPH) is spearheading an initiative to bolster the behavioral health workforce in southern Ohio, tapping into a $1 million grant from Miami University, according to Ohio University News.       By the Numbers: The $669,843 portion of the grant aims to support a diverse range...

The Big Picture: As the U.S. political climate intensifies, a new study by the University of South Florida sheds light on its profound impact on Americans’ mental health, especially as high-stakes issues like the presidential election and state decisions on marijuana and abortion access loom, according to CBS 12 News.       Catch Up...

The Big Picture: Recognizing the crucial link between parental and teen mental health, new insights reveal shared struggles and the reciprocal nature of their emotional wellbeing, according to CNN.     Catch Up Quickly: Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month emphasizes the pervasive stigma that discourages men from expressing mental health concerns, often seen as a...

The Big Picture: World Maternal Mental Health Day brings critical attention to the mental health challenges faced by new mothers, highlighting the dire need for effective interventions and societal support, according to CNN.     Zoom In: Dr. Leana Wen of CNN stresses the importance of maternal mental health, noting that untreated conditions can lead...

The Big Picture: June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, spotlighting the need for societal shifts to better support men’s mental health, according to The Columbus Dispatch.     Catch Up Quickly: Despite lower diagnosis rates, men are four times more likely than women to die by suicide, a stark reflection of the deep-seated stigma...

The Big Picture: Central Ohio is addressing the mental health needs of foster children through a new program called the Healing Alternatives for Youth (HAY), developed by The Buckeye Ranch, according to NBC Channel 4 News.     Zoom Out: The HAY program is unique to Franklin County and aims to provide placement, stabilization, and...