Kentucky mental health experts offer advice on steps you can take to beat those winter blues
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Shorter days and less sunlight have many Kentuckians feeling the winter blues. One recent…
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Kentucky lawmakers propose bill to increase alternatives to incarceration for primary caregivers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A bill introduced by Kentucky lawmakers would increase alternatives to prison or jail for…
Survey finds 70 percent of parents are now more concerned about their child’s mental health
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Across the nation, 70% of parents say they’re now more concerned about their child’s…
As more teens struggle with depression and anxiety, it’s important to know warning signs of distress
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Data from last year show a growing percentage of Kentucky children and teens report…
NKY’s NAMI offers insight on how social media may be linked to teen suicide — something to think about
NKY National Alliance on Mental Illness Nearly 1 in 3 teen girls report having seriously considered suicide in the past year. One…
Natalie Deering: Loneliness can have a major impact on mental health; how to start feeling connected
One factor that can impact one’s mental health is loneliness, an issue that’s increased since the pandemic with isolation and…
Surgeon general sounds alarm about youth mental health; hospital leader says crisis also exists in Ky.
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued his second health advisory, this one saying…
School counselors say Kentucky’s Kids are reporting depression, suicidal thoughts amid pandemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large negative effect on student mental health, school counselors…
Our Rich History: Dueling with Demons — Depression, debt, and deluge in Newport, 1873-1896
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 74 of the series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The national…
Our Rich History: Misplaced priorities and missed opportunities, Newport’s Long Depression, 1873-1896
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to KyForward Part 73 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” Have you…
Natalie Deering: Let’s talk about mental health, not just for Mental Health Month, but because it helps
Mental health is everyone’s business and plays a big role in our ability to function in everyday life. Emotions such…
State shows little progress in latest health rankings; we get less exercise, diabetes has increased
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky again ranks near the bottom in two big health measures: 48th for health…
Zachary McGuffey was a proud Marine; his real enemy was depression so he helps other vets
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Zachary “Guff” McGuffey always wanted to be a Marine and proudly served four years…
Your Mind Your Business: Perhaps people will ‘be more human’ because of the pandemic
By Meridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter In the past five months many new stressors have changed our lives and affected…
SUN Behavioral Health expanding its Telehealth Services in response to pandemic; feeling anxious?
SUN Behavioral Kentucky, part of a network of community hospitals working to solve the unmet needs of those with mental…
Ethan’s Purpose: ‘There is no shame,’ say parents, whose nonprofit helps others after son’s suicide
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “There is no shame in this. This was an opportunity to say, there is a…
Youth Mental Health Summit sends powerful message on need for comprehensive system, for reaching out
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “If you have air in your lungs, you are here for a purpose,” says Kristen…
Mental health: Online screening may tell you if depression is playing a role in your health
By Nadia Ramiagan Public News Service More Americans are using online screening tests to gauge whether depression is playing a…
Ron Taylor’s own experience with pain led him to CBD oil — and to the start of his own business
Ron Taylor’s personal experiences — including terrific back pain from an injury — led him to CBD and the start…
The Rural Blog: Research links depression, suicide to chronic disease especially for rural seniors
Research increasingly links depression and suicide to chronic disease, especially among seniors in rural U.S. “Rural America has some of…
Healthy Headlines: Coping with stress, depression with simple tips on maintaining the holiday spirit
St. Elizabeth Healthcare You aren’t alone if the first things you think of around the holidays are stress and depression….
Feeling depressed? Need help with substance abuse? Holidays can be trigger; FindHelpNowKy
Many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season. Extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even sentimental…
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