Mental Health Archives - Page 4 of 139 - North Carolina Health News

A woman stands at a podium talking to a row of five seated people on a stage about behavioral health needs for those releasing from prison

NC works to strengthen support for people with mental illness leaving prison

by Rachel Crumpler May 19, 2026May 18, 2026

children climbing up a ladder at a park playground

A crisis team that stays: How a new NC program is keeping kids out of the ER

by Taylor Knopf May 11, 2026May 9, 2026

Gravestones line a cemetery surrounded by trees and well-manicured grass.

Report: “Deaths of despair” decline nationwide, but still more prevalent in Appalachia

by Daily Yonder May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

An advocacy day is held at North Carolina general assembly.

NC lawmakers propose raising tobacco age to 21, adding retail permits

by Ashley Fredde May 1, 2026April 30, 2026

A black man in a police uniform stands at a podium with a sign that reads "pre-arrest (LEAD) diversion & deflection programs expansion"

NC expands diversion programs for some low-level offenses as alternative to jail

by Rachel Crumpler April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

A group of local officials, health care workers, and community members stand outside a building during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new behavioral health urgent care center. A banner above the entrance reads “Welcome” with Southeastern Integrated Care and Trillium Health Resources logos, as several people hold green ribbon and scissors at the entrance.

Behavioral health urgent care set to open in Robeson County

by BorderBelt April 26, 2026April 24, 2026