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.
James Dawson
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Boise State Public Radio
Idaho’s mental health courts face an uncertain future according to the state’s chief justice.
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Roughly two-thirds of teenagers are using AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, when they need someone to talk to. People are drawn to AI for mental health because it's free and accessible, but experts stress it does not replace the empathy found from real people. -
Short winter days can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder — especially in children — but resources from FYIdaho are available to help families cope. -
Mental health resources in rural communities are often difficult to find. The Parma School District is being proactive about supporting mental health for young students. -
Idaho’s Crisis and Suicide Hotline services have seen a sharp increase in calls in the last few years. -
A law that requires parental consent for almost all medical treatments provided to minors has been affecting children’s access to care in many ways – including the ability to call the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline. -
Idaho consistently ranks among the states with the highest suicide rates, prompting action from a group of Boise nonprofits with a series of events aimed at sparking change. -
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.
