mental health Archives - Page 6 of 24 - North Carolina Health News

image shows a hand holding a cell phone with the number 988 selected. the Press 3 option at the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been discontinued by the Trump administration.

NC, LGBTQ+ organizations adjust after tailored 988 hotline option eliminated

by Lola Oliverio July 17, 2025July 16, 2025

A dozen or so men in brown prison jumpsuit stand together for a group photo. They serve as peer observers at Nash Correctional.

How incarcerated people are helping prevent suicide behind bars

by Rachel Crumpler June 12, 2025June 11, 2025

Children's Health

NC struggles in key child health measures, new report shows

by Jennifer Fernandez June 11, 2025June 10, 2025

shows a woman's torso in a black dress from the neck down holding her arm around a young woman in a blue shirt and black pants, also only visible from the neck down, who had child mental health issues.

NC kids in crisis encounter a mental health system failing families

by Correspondent June 10, 2025June 9, 2025

a person holding a hand in front of their face with a transgender flag painted on the palm of the hand

State Health Policy

Bills affecting transgender kids move at NC General Assembly

by Grace Vitaglione and Rachel Crumpler May 7, 2025June 23, 2025

A patient exam room. A an exam table is visible, along with medical poster and the door. Minors could have less medical confidentiality with their doctors if a law passes.

State Health Policy

Parental rights or patient privacy? NC bill would limit medical confidentiality for minors

by Rachel Crumpler and Grace Vitaglione May 6, 2025May 6, 2025