New guide provides doctors with resource for approaching mental health conversations
Catherine Hines University of Kentucky Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, but it’s one of the most important conversations…
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Ethan’s Purpose aims to ‘Let the Light in’ for suicide prevents at annual 5K race — and T-shirt design contest
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Although it is early to think about about a 5K race that will happen…
Opinion – Danielle Amrine: AI, unemployment and an emerging mental health crisis
Society is already spending enormous amounts of time discussing what AI will do to productivity, profits and economic growth. We…
NorthKey Community Care invites area youth to sign up for new Regional Youth Leadership Council
NorthKey Community Care – a leader in providing behavioral health services in Northern Kentucky – is launching the Regional Youth…
Danei Edelen: Mental health, sleep quality go hand-in-hand, steps to take to improve both
Ever drive to work and have no idea how you got there? Ever get so little sleep that you started…
Danei Edelen: Navigating mental health struggles can be frightening, it’s important to know you’re not alone
“That and two cents will get you a cup of coffee,” my father used to say when I was growing…
Growing up can be hard, here’s how to know when teen moodiness might be something more
By Dr. Michelle Smith, Ph.D. University of Kentucky Growing up has never been easy. Being a teenager can feel like…
Kentucky community colleges working to meet students’ ‘severe’ need for mental health support
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern About two-thirds of Kentucky community college students surveyed last year say they have experienced depression…
Put mental health on the back-to-school checklist as students prepare for return to classroom
By Dr. Mary Shea University of Kentucky Back to school is a busy time for everyone with lots of items…
Kentucky Make America Healthy Again task force meets for first time
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern During the first meeting of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Kentucky Task Force, lawmakers…
What parents should know to support their child’s mental health and emotional well-being
By Meghan L. Marsac University of Kentucky All children experience a range of feelings that can sometimes change quickly. It…
Medicaid work requirement changes could further depress Kentucky communities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Some Kentucky lawmakers want to make it mandatory for some Medicaid participants in Kentucky…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — Town Halls, asteroid, vacationing, mental health, Lent
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
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…
The Conversation: Service dogs can reduce the severity of PTSD for veterans — new research
By Sarah Leighton and Kerri Rodriguez University of Arizona Service dogs can alleviate some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder for…
Parenting comes with a lot of stress, especially during the holidays; don’t be afraid to seek help
By Dr. Caitlin Allen University of Kentucky Are you a parent feeling stressed out? You’re not alone. Parenting can be…
Opinion — As we break bread this Thanksgiving, let’s also break the silence surrounding mental health
By Dr. Sarah Geegan and Dr. Amber Billingsley Special to NKyTribune Thanksgiving is nearly here, a time when many of…
Managing mental health is an important part of treatment for those facing sickle cell disease
By Dr. Tanesha Johnson University of Kentucky Children who were diagnosed with a chronic condition at an early age face…
NorthKey Community Care’s annual Ray of Hope virtual auction open now until Sept. 16
The Friends of NorthKey has announced the launch of the annual Ray of Hope virtual auction event. As the organization’s…
Ethan’s Purpose sets Ethan’s Stampede, raising funds for suicide prevention programs
Ethan’s Purpose has set its 5th annual 5k race, Ethan’s Stampede, for 9 a.m. September 21 at North Pointe Elementary…
More than 3,700 Kentucky veterans turned to 988 suicide and crisis lifeline this year
By Lisa Autry WKU Public Radio More than 16,000 Kentucky veterans struggling with their mental health have used the national 988…
Kentuckians access to mental health care lags; paying providers more would help, says report
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians are far more likely to pay out of pocket for mental and behavioral health…