National Alliance on Mental Illness

Idaho and the Northwest are in the midst of an extreme wildfire season that is expected to remain active through the end of September. What are the effects of prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke on mental health?

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, almost 37% of Idaho adults reported symptoms of anxiety of depressive disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. And since May is mental health awareness month, Idaho Matters checks-in with two local advocates for mental health.

How are our law enforcement — nationally and locally — handling high-risk calls with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis? And what if…