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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Idaho’s Crisis and Suicide Hotline services have seen a sharp increase in calls in the last few years.
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Drew Petersen
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It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week. -
Idaho has the fourth highest suicide rate in the United States. A local public health survey seeks to understand how and where people store lethal means — like guns and medications — to develop a prevention campaign. -
The need for mental health services continues to grow across the country, and especially here in Idaho, but one Caldwell program is stepping up to meet that need. -
This comes amid Trump administration cuts to special services on the 988 hotline. -
While rural communities face limited access to mental health resources, Washington County's new program is providing support to those facing a behavioral health crisis. -
Idaho Matters sits down with one doctor who is a fierce advocate for physician well-being in the Gem State. -
More adults are getting diagnosed with ADHD and autism every year. In 2023, the CDC estimated 15.5 million adults in the United States had a current ADHD diagnosis and just over half were diagnosed as an adult. -
A special program helps women who have been widowed find the resources they need. -
The Boise School District is helping their kids with their mental health. -
Disconnecting in order to reconnect may sound counterintuitive, but it's important for our mental health, especially for our kids.
