Iowa State University psychologist Kristen Sievert said students are becoming increasingly aware of mental health resources and seeking them out more than ever before. "Students are talking about ...

Despite the link between mental health concerns and pregnancy, services in Iowa are limited. According to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, about 26 percent of mothers in Iowa ...

Mental health centers saw a whopping 94% overall decrease since 2008. Researchers found a total of 180 facilities closed, including 92 centers that shut down from 2020 to 2023.

It’s an exploration of the state of mental health care in Iowa. The week features five sessions, held 12-1 p.m. each day.

Lawmakers approve overhaul of Iowa’s mental health system. Here’s what it would do. Iowa’s 32 mental health and substance use regions would be combined into seven behavioral health districts ...

Iowa's mental health and disability services are facing an overhaul under a plan state lawmakers passed Thursday. The proposal, originally made by Gov. Kim Reynolds and now headed to her desk ...

In April 2022, 69% of U.S. public schools saw an increase in mental health concerns among students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

For the second time in 12 years, Iowa's mental health system is undergoing an overhaul. Starting Tuesday, mental health and substance use disorder services are being combined into seven behavioral ...

The law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds in May requires the state to merge Iowa’s 13 Mental Health and Disability Service regions with its 19 Integrated Provider Networks for addiction treatment.

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.