/tags/mental-health-services Mental Health Services en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-03-27/issues-surrounding-mental-health-care Among the many issues affecting the mental health field are more and more therapists are finding it difficult to work with insurance companies. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2025-03-27/issues-surrounding-mental-health-care /2024-03-01/dewine-wants-working-group-on-issues-for-mentally-ill-ohioans-accused-of-crimes 93% of people in Ohio’s six state psychiatric hospitals are there because they committed crimes, and need to be restored to mental competency so they can stand trial. Gov. Mike DeWine wants a group to look at this problem. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:52:23 GMT /2024-03-01/dewine-wants-working-group-on-issues-for-mentally-ill-ohioans-accused-of-crimes Karen Kasler /2023-05-03/ohio-house-budget-strips-out-much-of-increased-funding-for-mental-health-and-addiction-services The House version of the state budget keeps funding for the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services above current levels, but eliminates an increase in funding put in by Gov. Mike DeWine. Wed, 03 May 2023 04:09:45 GMT /2023-05-03/ohio-house-budget-strips-out-much-of-increased-funding-for-mental-health-and-addiction-services Karen Kasler /2022-08-11/npr-news/2022-08-11/social-media-posts-warn-people-not-to-call-988-heres-what-you-need-to-know Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT /2022-08-11/npr-news/2022-08-11/social-media-posts-warn-people-not-to-call-988-heres-what-you-need-to-know Aneri Pattani /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-07-20/wellness-wednesday-the-new-988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a new name and number. Now people can access help from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988. Today on Wellness Wednesday, we discuss how a name and number change could improve suicide prevention. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:21:26 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-07-20/wellness-wednesday-the-new-988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline /news/2022-07-13/new-988-suicide-prevention-lifeline-launches-nationwide-saturday State officials estimate about 90,000 Ohioans call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline each year. But soon, Ohio and the rest of the country will transition to a new number that's shorter and easier to remember: 988. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/2022-07-13/new-988-suicide-prevention-lifeline-launches-nationwide-saturday Matthew Rand /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-02-24/ohios-behavioral-health-workforce-crisis The number of psychologists who reported receiving more referrals this year almost doubled from last year and nearly 7 in 10 psychologists reported that their waiting lists have grown longer since the start of the pandemic. We consider the shortages, the demand and possible solutions. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:58:45 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2022-02-24/ohios-behavioral-health-workforce-crisis /news/2022-02-17/new-report-finds-ohios-mental-health-substance-abuse-services-are-at-a-breaking-point A rising number of patients and a shortage of staff in Ohio’s behavioral health system during the pandemic is leading to longer wait times for care. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:38:22 GMT /news/2022-02-17/new-report-finds-ohios-mental-health-substance-abuse-services-are-at-a-breaking-point Debbie Holmes