Mental Health

Lee County Sheriff Stacy Weber told U.S. Senator Charles Grassley that dispatches for help with mental health-related incidents have almost tripled in his time in law enforcement.

Farmers die by suicide at a higher rate than the general population. That’s leading Midwestern states to train bankers, veterinarians and agribusiness professionals to be the new front line of defense against farm stress.

Starting July 16, Iowans needing help for mental health will have a new number to dial: 988. However, as the launch date nears, some are concerned about the sustainability of the service.

The film features modern dance and visual storytelling combined with the words of Schuyler County high school students talking about challenges posed by the pandemic.

Boomer wanders the halls at Immaculate Conception School in Morris wearing a red vest that reads “therapy dog in training.” He’s a Great Pyrenees. So...

Gun-related suicides among young adults in Missouri had been declining since at least 1999, according to a new analysis from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. But after the state eliminated its permit-to-purchase requirement in 2007, firearm suicide rates among adults ages 19 to 24 jumped by nearly 22%.

This is Mental Health Awareness week. This year's events have created a lot of uncertainty across the world and most people are looking for a relief. A…

Whether it’s the global pandemic or social unrest, nearly everyone has experienced some trauma in 2020. It’s hard to grasp the long-term mental health...

What started as a class assignment ended in national recognition for several Ft. Madison High School students. They received an Honorable Mention in the…

Studies have found the rates of mental illness and suicide are higher for farmers. The profession requires long hours, limited social contact, and is…