Mental Health

Rural Iowa's mental health care system was already stretched too thin, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Some worry the aftermath of last month's derecho could push some Iowans even closer to crisis.

A discussion avout the damages to personal property and mental health many Iowans are coping with after last month’s derecho.

Teaching is already challenging enough without a pandemic shaking up how the classroom operates. As Iowa’s schools start to reopen, many districts are focused on keeping their staff and students safe from COVID-19. But it’s also taking a toll on teachers’ mental health.

The coronavirus has disproportionately affected people of color in the United States, including Hispanic people. They are more likely to show severe symptoms and have extended hospital stays. But the virus doesn’t stop at attacking their physical health.

Across the country and globe, people are grieving. That’s nothing new. People can experience terrible loss and tragedy at any time. But right now, loss is…

A year ago, the Iowa Legislature created a children’s mental health system, and many were concerned because that system came without state funding…

A new report by the non-profit Trust for America’s health found that drug-related deaths rates in Iowa decreased by 15 percent while alcohol-related…

Studies have found the rates of mental illness and suicide are higher for farmers. The profession requires long hours, limited social contact and is often…

COVID-19 has killed close to 90,000 Americans, about 80% of whom are people 65-years-old or older. For many older people, it’s a scary time, a sad time…

*This program originally aired on March 6, 2018.The human brain has substantially different dietary needs than other organs, and new research suggests…