Washington State Mental Health Issues

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Mental-health needs have Washington in a state of crisis

(7 days ago) WEBT he state’s mental-health crisis came to national attention in 2018, when Washington’s largest mental hospital, Western State, lost both its federal certification and $53 million in annual funding. With 800 beds and a responsibility to handle the state’s forensic …

https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/mental-health-needs-have-washington-in-a-state-of-crisis/

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Here are the basic facts about mental health and …

(5 days ago) WEBIn Washington, more than one in five adults has a diagnosable mental illness. And all signs suggest mental health issues became more prevalent — and …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/here-are-the-basic-facts-about-mental-health-and-treatment-in-washington-state/

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Mental and emotional well-being - Washington State …

(1 days ago) WEBCrisis Text Line provides confidential text access from anywhere in the U.S. to a trained crisis counselor. Text HOME to 741741 (24/7/365) Crisis Connections is a 24-hour crisis line that connects people in physical, …

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/mental-and-emotional-well-being

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Statewide High-Level Analysis of Forecasted …

(5 days ago) WEBWashington Listensh: Call 833-681-0211 to talk to a support specialist who will listen and help you cope with the stress of COVID-19. Health Care Authority: Mental …

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/821-103-BHForecastSummary-20211129.pdf

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Mental Health in thoughts of suicide in the last year.

(7 days ago) WEBMental Health in Washington 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Washington, 300,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/WashingtonStateFactSheet.pdf

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Helping someone in a mental health crisis in WA: What to …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/helping-someone-in-a-mental-health-crisis-in-wa-what-to-know/

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, …

(7 days ago) WEBOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. CRCs are open 24 hours a day, …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2024/02/09/senate-passes-four-dhingra-bills-to-tackle-mental-health-substance-use-disorder/

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Washington students are facing a mental health crisis.

(8 days ago) WEBNationally, emergency visits for mental health issues jumped by 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds during the pandemic. president of the Washington State …

https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/washington-students-are-facing-a-mental-health-crisis-heres-why-schools-are-on-the-front-lines/

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Washington State Mental Health Local and National Resources

(5 days ago) WEBWelcome to the Washington Mental Health Hotline, where we provide compassionate support for your mental well-being. Our dedicated team is here to listen, offer guidance, …

https://washingtonmentalhealth.org/

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Statewide High-Level Analysis of Forecasted …

(5 days ago) WEBBottom Line Up Front. The COVID-19 pandemic strongly influences behavioral health symptoms and behaviors across the state due to far-reaching …

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/821-103-BHForecastSummary-20211222.pdf

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Behavioral Health Policy Brief - governor.wa.gov

(1 days ago) WEBA February 2015 report from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, “Inpatient Psychiatric Capacity and Utilization in Washington State,” found that the prevalence …

https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/Behavioral_Health_policyBrief_Final.pdf

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Mental health crisis lines Washington State Health Care Authority

(1 days ago) WEBThe mental health crisis lines listed below are available for all people in Washington regardless of your income or whether you have insurance or not.. For immediate help: …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/mental-health-crisis-lines

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Washington Mental Health — Everybody Hurts

(6 days ago) WEBCrisis Text Line reports mental health trends in Washington, including depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-harm. In crisis? Get 24/7 support by texting CRISIS to 741741.

https://www.stateofmentalhealth.org/washington

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OUR NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES PROMISING SOLUTIONS TO …

(Just Now) WEB114,000 of 633,000 (~20%) of Washington adolescents need clinical care for anxiety and depression; Multi-racial respondents have the highest self-reported rates of …

https://www.childrensalliance.org/blog/our-new-report-identifies-promising-solutions-to-wa-youth-behvioral-health-crisis

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Empowering Mental Health Access: Washington Launches …

(Just Now) WEBTwo years ago, the mental health equivalent of 911 was launched across the United States —connecting anyone who calls or texts 988 to the National Suicide …

https://www.overlakehospital.org/blog/empowering-mental-health-access-washington-launches-statewide-988-lifeline-website

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Kids Mental Health Washington – Supporting the behavioral …

(1 days ago) WEBLeveraging Partnership to Transform Change On March 15, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed an emergency proclamation recognizing the current mental and behavioral …

https://kidsmentalhealthwa.org/

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Adolescent Mental Health - Washington State Department of …

(9 days ago) WEBMental health challenges include symptoms of depression or anxiety, difficulty with relationships and responsibilities, and thoughts of self‐harm or suicide or attempts. The …

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/141-076-AdolescentMentalHealthSignificantChallengesAndStrategiesForImprovementWA.pdf?uid=6531c3449fdfb

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How WA’s mental health ranking compares with the rest of the U.S.

(8 days ago) WEBWashington state ranks in the bottom half nationally when it comes to the prevalence of mental illnesses and the state of its mental health system, according to …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/how-was-mental-health-ranking-compares-to-the-rest-of-the-u-s/

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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WEBAdult Ranking 2023. Highest Ranked Lowest Ranked JS map by amCharts. States that are ranked 1-13 have lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/ranking-states

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Department of Health launches WA-specific 988 crisis website

(Just Now) WEBOLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Health launched a new suicide and crisis lifeline website.It's specifically designed for Washingtonians, …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/department-health-launches-wa-specific-011713259.html

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Teen Mental Health Crisis Deepens: What to Know - WebMD

(8 days ago) WEBMay 7, 2024 – Teen mental health problems have hit a new peak in the U.S., and the gap between the number of teenagers who report conditions like anxiety, depression, and …

https://www.webmd.com/teens/news/20240507/teen-mental-health-crisis-deepens-what-to-know

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Fact Sheet # 28O: Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA

(2 days ago) WEBAlex is 24 years old and was recently released from several days of inpatient treatment for a mental health condition. She is unable to work or go to school and needs help with …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/28o-mental-health

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Closer to the mental health crisis: Mayors combat 'failed system'

(5 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON − Talking about mental health was seen as a "dark, dirty secret" in Hillary Schieve’s family. The Reno, Nevada, mayor grew up watching her …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/21/mental-health-crisis-mayors-congress/70441066007/

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County employees working 32-hour weeks report better job …

(6 days ago) WEBAn employee survey found 78% felt the change had a positive impact on their mental health, and 67% had increased job satisfaction. in the first county in …

https://www.kswo.com/2024/05/14/county-employees-working-32-hour-weeks-report-better-job-satisfaction-mental-health/

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How WA’s plan to transform its mental health system has faltered

(Just Now) WEBState Rep. Nicole Macri, who has been deeply involved in the transition of the mental health system since she joined the Legislature in 2017, acknowledged the plan …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/how-was-plan-to-transform-its-mental-health-system-has-faltered/

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Most Americans say mental health issues get worse treatment …

(6 days ago) WEBThree in four adults think the U.S. health care system identifies and treats mental health issues worse than physical health concerns, according to a new Gallup …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/01/mental-health-care-poll

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Behavioral health and recovery - Washington State Health Care …

(8 days ago) WEBBehavioral health is a term that covers the full range of mental and emotional well-being – from day-to-day challenges of life, to treating mental health and substance use …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery

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Behavioral Health Resources and Recommendations Washington …

(9 days ago) WEB24-hour crisis line (866-4-CRISIS) Behavioral Health Considerations for Endemic COVID-19 (PDF) Mental and emotional well-being during COVID-19. Resources and support for …

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/health-care-providers/behavioral-health-resources

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Mental Health in the Workforce Toolkit - National Conference of …

(Just Now) WEBDiscover a wealth of insights and initiatives aimed at transforming mental health care across diverse communities and workplaces in America. Explore policy …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/mental-health-in-the-workforce-toolkit

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RFK Jr. says he had parasitic brain worm and - The Washington …

(6 days ago) WEB“The issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health,” she said in a written statement. “Questioning Mr. Kennedy’s health …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/08/rfk-jr-brain-worm-health/

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Federal judge fines WA agency $100 million for mental health …

(5 days ago) WEBWashington state officials face a $100 million fine for failing to provide adequate mental health services to individuals with severe mental illnesses in the …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/federal-judge-fines-wa-agency-100-million-for-mental-health-failures/

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