Mental Health

The state's major overhaul of its mental health and disability service systems is going into effect this week. Officials say they hope it makes it easier for Iowans to access services.

Men from a variety of different backgrounds with connections to Iowa reflect on what it means to be a man in 2025.

Polk County’s lead homelessness planning organization, Homeward, identified more people struggling with homelessness. Those numbers might go up more when COVID rental assistance money runs out, but there are solutions.

Women are diagnosed four years older than men on average, across hundreds of conditions, though men with depression are often overlooked in mental health care.

Author and mindfulness coach Becky Schmooke discusses her new book on leadership and a teacher reflects on the importance of National History Day.

Experts say the moderate gains in maternal mental health could be impacted by proposed cuts to Medicaid at the federal level.

The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy in Cedar Rapids provides low cost and free arts programming to people of all ages.

School districts must restrict student cellphone usage during class time starting this upcoming school year, under a bill signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds. The legislation is aimed at reducing distractions and boosting student engagement in the classroom.

As Iowa lawmakers are advancing a bill to establish a state psilocybin program, we take a look at how psychedelic-assisted therapy works and the latest research.

Volunteering can offer purpose and connection — key tools as we navigate a loneliness epidemic. Learn how to get involved and find new friends, even when you're not feeling your best.