Mental Health

David Lynch was a once in a lifetime individual. The man's work spreads many decades and has influenced countless artists to this day. IPR's Anthony Scanga takes a look back at his work - from film to art, music and meditation.

This episode unpacks the findings from the 2024 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll and explores mental health struggles among farmers.

Through reporting in Iowa, Nebraska and other states, The Midwest Newsroom has found a pattern of rural school districts relying on nonprofit organizations and community members to provide support and services where federal funding fails to meet needs.

While some school district leaders report positive immediate outcomes, there is limited research to show how shortening the school week affects student learning and socialization — or how parents tackle child care and work schedules.

Acknowledging the pain of a death directly is important, even though our culture wants to avoid discussing the inevitable.

Medications like Trulicity, Ozempic and Rybelsus help those with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. They're also being used for weight loss, and are believed to have other health benefits.

Death is a natural part of life, but our society struggles to support those who are grieving.

A majority of Nebraskans voted last week to legalize and regulate medical cannabis in the state.

Experts discuss avoiding misinformation as election results roll in and coping with stress.

Millions of Americans perceive politics as a significant source of stress. How can people recognize signs of –– what specialists call –– sociopolitical stress? And what steps can they take to deal with it?