SCOTUS won’t hear the challenge to WA’s ‘conversion therapy’ ban A Christian therapist sued on First Amendment grounds over a 2018 law blocking the treatment for minors, but a lower court's ruling will stand. by Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / December 13, 2023
News Facing burnout, Washington nurses are exploring new career paths From farming to coding, health care workers are leaving the bedside amid staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic. by Megan Burbank / September 20, 2023
News Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / September 15, 2023
Equity Seattle therapist starts her own conference for clinicians of color Striving to counteract the whiteness of most mental health treatment, Ashley McGirt-Adair hopes “Reclaiming Wellness” will be an annual event. by Megan Burbank / August 14, 2023
News Washington state buys shuttered psychiatric hospital in Tukwila Cascade Behavioral Health’s parent company closed the 137-bed facility last month. Now the state hopes the acquisition will expand treatment options. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 11, 2023
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | The untapped potential of psychedelics in psychotherapy Season 5 , Episode 21 / July 27, 2023 Research shows the drugs can be effective in treating depression and substance-use disorders — but there’s still much we don’t know.
News The Washington mental health lifeline made for and by Native people The Native and Strong Lifeline provides connection and culturally specific care to callers in crisis. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Indian Country Today and Underscore News / June 19, 2023
News Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment. by Mai Hoang / June 14, 2023
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | Deepak Chopra has advice for your mental wellness Season 5 , Episode 1 / May 10, 2023 The author and doctor explains how treating the mind and the body as one can help stop humanity from sleepwalking to extinction.
Politics King County to vote this month on a levy for crisis care centers A $1.25 billion proposal on the special election ballot would open five on-demand mental health and addiction facilities and increase worker wages. by Josh Cohen / April 6, 2023
Politics Washington state may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts. by Taija PerryCook / March 13, 2023 / Updated at 9:15 a.m. on March 14
News How Seattle parents are coping with mental health struggles It's not just the kids. From therapy to support groups, parents are seeking connection and help to recover from the traumas of the past few years. by Hallie Golden / October 7, 2022
Culture Advocates push for Narcan to become a staple in Seattle’s music scene As the opioid crisis intensifies, nightlife venues, concert spaces and festivals are recognizing that being prepared could save lives. by Margo Vansynghel / August 24, 2022
Equity What the 988 call line could mean for WA's Black communities The new system for reaching crisis counselors could bridge barriers for Black residents seeking mental health support. Yet, some advocates are hesitant to call it a victory. by Maleeha Syed / August 1, 2022
News Child suicides by poisoning are on the rise, data shows Suspected suicide attempts by young people aged 6 to 19 increased 27% nationally between 2015 and 2020. by Christine Vestal Stateline / June 13, 2022
Environment Climate change takes a toll on Seattleites' mental health Some residents are experiencing a new kind of distress in response to flooding, air pollution and other ecological events linked to climate change. by Ashli Blow / June 6, 2022