In Part 2 of our 988 series, the scramble to staff the new mental health crisis line and the lessons 988 can learn from 911.
Mental Health Care
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Presenting Sick: Screaming in the Shower
An episode of Side Effects Public Media’s “Sick” podcast exploring health care at one women’s prison in Indiana.
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Answering the Call, Part 1: America’s New Mental Health Crisis Line
A new nationwide crisis line launches in July 2022. Will it be ready to meet America’s mental health needs?
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How Medicaid Mental Health Coverage Could Keep People Out of Jail
Kosali Simon shares research on the relationship between Medicaid, mental health care and incarceration.
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The Role of Public Opinion in Mental Health Care
Maria Polyakova shares new research on why a community’s attitude toward mental health treatment could be even more important than how many providers it has.
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The Link Between Depression and Infant Health
Neel Shah writes about a new meta-analysis of studies connecting depression in pregnant people to adverse birth outcomes.
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Schools Brace for Pandemic-Fueled Mental Health Needs
As kids return to the classroom, schools are spending billions in new federal aid to address students’ growing mental health needs.
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Sacrifices and Small Wins: The Fight Against Rising Gun Violence
As gun violence continues to soar in U.S. cities, one violence prevention specialist tries to stem the tide of homicides in his hometown.
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One County’s 20-Year Effort to Decriminalize Mental Illness
Miami-Dade County has spent the last two decades trying to connect people in mental distress with services instead of jail cells. What have they learned?
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The Cost of Long ED Wait Times
Austin Frakt on research examining the impact of emergency department wait times on cost of care.