Nidey said Iowa currently ranks 44th out of 50 states in access to mental health professionals. During pregnancy, Nidey said one of the primary stressors is having enough paid time off to attend ...

The Iowa City Police Department recently launched its first-ever crisis co-responder team, pairing an officer with a mental health liaison to de-escalate crises, provide on-scene support, and ...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is looking to change the narrative surrounding mental health. They hosted the second annual NAMIWalks for Southwest Iowa in Council Bluffs to help them do so.

Limitations and Challenges. Despite these benefits, however, many mental health clinicians understandably remain concerned about the risks and challenges associated with AI’s rising presence.

Behind the sharp decline in mothers' mental health 02:40. Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have "excellent" physical and mental health, according to a new study.. The ...

Iowa youth need mental health support, but families struggle with where to turn. Here are some tips from providers across the state. News Sports Opinion Business Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals ...

To avoid legal pitfalls and support employees with mental health conditions, ... 303 F. Supp. 2d 987, 1003 (N.D. Iowa 2004 ... For example, employees’ mental health conditions failed to qualify ...

India, April 11 -- Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, yet it remains a topic shrouded in stigma, especially among men. Despite growing awareness, men often face unique ...

Demand soared for mental health care after suicide hotline launch 02:53. Update: On May 12, a judge granted the Trump administration's request to pause the lawsuit brought by the ERISA Industry ...

The state of Iowa has agreed to change how it provides mental health services to children on Medicaid. This action stems from a settlement agreement following a class action lawsuit filed in 2023.

Maternal mental health conditions impact roughly 1 in 5 pregnant and postpartum people in the U.S. every year. That includes post-traumatic stress disorders and at least one or more anxiety disorders.

Iowa has seen overall net closure of health care facilities, especially mental health centers, ... Number of Iowa mental health facilities has declined in past 15 years, report finds. Gannett.