Mental Health

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.