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image shows a hand holding a cell phone with the number 988 selected, the new mental health crisis line
Posted inMental Health

A look at North Carolina’s first year with the 988 mental health crisis line

by Taylor Knopf September 11, 2023September 10, 2023

By Taylor Knopf It’s been a little more than a year since the launch of the new national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number 988, and North Carolina saw a 31 percent increase in calls for support during that time.  While the national hotline isn’t exactly new, the shortened number is. The previous 10-digit number was […]

Posted inMental Health

Approaches to student mental health vary on UNC System campuses that are still reeling from effects of pandemic

by Jennifer Fernandez September 7, 2023September 6, 2023
Shows two images side by side, one side has people holding up signs in support of transgender youth, the other side holds up signs encouraging veto overrides.
Posted inGender health

Transgender youth face more restrictions after lawmakers override three of Cooper’s vetoes

by Rachel Crumpler August 17, 2023August 17, 2023
a gay man in a suit holds up his arm wrapped up in red tap in celebration after donating blood
Posted inGender health

More gay and bisexual men can donate blood as donor eligibility policy catches up to science

by Rachel Crumpler August 8, 2023August 8, 2023
People holding signs reading "Trans Youth Belong" and "Protect LGBTQ Youth."
Posted inGender health

Health care landscape for LGBTQ+ North Carolinians is uncertain as bills affecting their community take shape

by Lucas Thomae June 29, 2023July 21, 2023
Shows a group of people standing on grass holding up a variety of signs in support of transgender youth, some hand lettered and some pre-printed. They read: Politicians stop playing doctor!!! Trans Youth Belong, NC Loves Trans Youth, Bodily Autonomy for every body and Protect Trans youth health care.
Posted inState Health Policy

Legislature revives stalled NC Parents Bill of Rights targeting trans kids

by Rose Hoban June 28, 2023June 29, 2023

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