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Category: Mental Health

A man stands at a podium talking, while another man, who is wearing a mask against COVID, stands behind him. They're both wearing suits and ties.
Posted inMental Health

NC Governor announces proposal to invest $1 billion in mental health services

by Taylor Knopf March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

By Taylor Knopf In his State of the State address Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper said the “youth mental health crisis cannot be ignored,” adding that he would soon “propose a plan that makes historic investments in the whole-person health.”  On Wednesday, Cooper announced his plan to invest $1 billion in mental health and substance use […]

shows four men wearing suits and ties, one is obviously giving a speech, while the others look on. Two of the other men are laughing.
Posted inState Health Policy

NC governor heralds progress toward broader health coverage in state of the state

by Anne Blythe March 8, 2023March 10, 2023
Front of a brick building with a Cherry Hospital sign in front
Posted inMental Health

Crippling health workforce shortages mean hospitals can’t admit mental health patients — even if beds are empty

by Rose Hoban February 28, 2023February 27, 2023
Teen girls face violence and hopelessness
Posted inChildren's Health

Teen girls ‘engulfed in a growing wave of sadness, violence and trauma,’ latest youth survey shows

by Jennifer Fernandez February 23, 2023March 14, 2023
A grab bag with cottons, cookers, alcohol wipes, syringes and a list of treatment resources put together by North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.
Posted inSubstance Use

Delays of opioid settlement funds strain nonprofits offering substance use treatment, housing

by Taylor Knopf February 16, 2023February 15, 2023
Boxes of Narcan are visible
Posted inSubstance Use

Twelve NC counties expand harm reduction services

by Rachel Crumpler February 9, 2023February 8, 2023

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