Mental Health in Idaho
Idaho, like much of the United States, is seeing a mental health crisis in both adults and teenagers. Boise State Public Radio is committed to covering this topic from all angles & perspectives.
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A pregnant woman may receive an abortion in many cases if there are serious risks to her health or if there’s a high risk she will harm herself, an Idaho federal judge has ruled.
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Mountain West News Bureau
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Psychologists are shedding light on "fawning," a trauma response rooted in people-pleasing — which experts say can take a significant personal toll. -
Moving your body has many benefits, including improving your mental health. No matter how you move, it can help reduce stress, release endorphins, improve sleep and build self esteem, among other benefits. -
Experts discuss the challenges that youth are facing with their mental health and what the state of Idaho is doing to help. -
Junior high kids in Boise threw 2,000 pounds of marshmallows at each other as part of a program to reduce depression and thoughts of suicide among students. -
In recent years, concerns among the workforce about health risks of all kinds have been getting louder. And mental health is no exception. -
Hot days and polluted air may be doing more than making people uncomfortable — they could also affect mental health. A new study from the University of Utah finds that short bursts of extreme heat, combined with certain types of air pollution, are linked to an increased risk of suicide. -
Psychologists are shedding light on "fawning," a trauma response rooted in people-pleasing — which experts say can take a significant personal toll.
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For some teens, when the school day ends, the pressure doesn’t always stop, but the Boise Brick House is changing that. -
Idaho’s mental health courts face an uncertain future according to the state’s chief justice. -
A new youth roadmap reveals that beneath Boise's reputation for quality of life, many young people are struggling with mental health and access to different resources.
