Research and News

Mental health

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Leadership, including from legislators, is needed to launch mental health courts — and make them work Read More

Health and Human Services

With state funding, Kansas schools are becoming hub for students to connect to mental health services Read More

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

With local jails overcrowded and lacking treatment options, Indiana gives judges discretion to send low-level offenders to state prisons Read More

Health and Human Services

Addressing rise in mental health needs, rebuilding public health systems loom as big challenges for states Read More

Health and Human Services

Legislatures form new standing committees on mental health in 2021 to improve policy focus, outcomes Read More

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Education and Workforce Development

State policies help spur rise in school-based mental health Read More

Health and Human Services

As recent data show big rise in youth suicide rates, states are launching, mulling new prevention strategies Read More

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Agriculture and Rural Affairs

12-state network in Midwest has states working together to connect farmers with mental health services Read More