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State data paints a dire picture of Oklahoma teenagers’ mental …

(7 days ago) WEBThe State Department of Health released its most recent survey results last month. It paints a dire picture of mental health for Oklahoma teens. It showed shocking …

https://stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma/2022/12/22/state-data-paints-a-dire-picture-of-oklahoma-teenagers-mental-health/

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National report finds Oklahoma is lacking in youth mental health

(2 days ago) WEBNational report finds Oklahoma is lacking in youth mental health supports. Youth across the nation have been struggling with their mental health amid the …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2022-02-17/national-report-finds-oklahoma-is-lacking-in-youth-mental-health-supports

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Oklahoma behavioral care access is expanding with new laws in …

(7 days ago) WEBPexels. Four laws related to improving access to behavioral health care in Oklahoma are now in effect after Healthy Minds Policy Initiative’s work with lawmakers …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2023-11-07/oklahoma-behavioral-care-access-is-expanding-with-new-laws-in-effect

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The number of Oklahomans seeking psychiatric crisis …

(3 days ago) WEBFrom fiscal years 2015 to 2018, the number of Oklahomans who are need of crisis care centers across the state increased by 21 percent — from 8,049 people to 9,735, according to data provided by …

https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/people-seem-sicker-number-oklahomans-seeking-psychiatric-crisis-care-surged/

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Oklahoma needs unified mental health strategy, report says

(Just Now) WEBWith 17 state agencies that play some role in providing mental health services, Oklahoma lacks a comprehensive strategy to ensure everyone is working together and "The two key overarching challenges within the state's mental health system …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/healthcare/2022/09/01/oklahoma-legislature-needs-unified-mental-health-strategy-watchdog-report-says/65466710007/

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Oklahoma kids' mental health worsened during …

(9 days ago) WEBThe mental health of children in Oklahoma suffered significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report finds. The pandemic accelerated a crisis in children’s mental health and revealed …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/10/06/covid-19-mental-health-effects-oklahoma-children-worsened-study-shows/5937852001/

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Mental Health in thoughts of suicide in the last year. - NAMI

(5 days ago) WEB1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Oklahoma, 152,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans report that COVID-19 …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/OklahomaStateFactSheet.pdf

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2022 KIDS COUNT Report Shows Oklahoma Ranks 40th for Child …

(9 days ago) WEBThe 2022 report also showed children in America are in the midst of a mental health crisis, struggling with anxiety and depression at unprecedented levels. The Data …

https://okpolicy.org/2022-kids-count-report-shows-oklahoma-ranks-40th-for-child-well-being-still-lags-nation/

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Justice Department Launches Investigation of Oklahoma’s Mental …

(6 days ago) WEBPrior to the announcement, the department informed the offices of Oklahoma’s Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner for the Department of Mental …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-launches-investigation-oklahoma-s-mental-health-service-system-and

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House Bill aims to fix Oklahoma mental health care crisis

(4 days ago) WEBRepresentative Jeff Boatman said there's not just a lack of mental health care, but the state is in a critical shortage. Oklahoma ranks fifth in the nation for mental …

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/house-bill-aims-to-fix-oklahoma-mental-health-care-crisis

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Want to improve the mental health of Oklahomans? Expand …

(5 days ago) WEBOklahoma is in crisis. While need for mental health care climbs, Oklahomans overwhelmingly lack access to the care needed to address these …

https://okpolicy.org/want-to-improve-the-mental-health-of-oklahomans-expand-medicaid/

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'It's critical'; Gov. Stitt enacts a bill to support Oklahoma's mental

(2 days ago) WEBGovernor Kevin Stitt signs a measure to strengthen Oklahoma's mental health workforce. House Bill 3449 aims to support behavioral health workforce development and facilitate …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/its-critical-gov-stitt-enacts-a-bill-to-support-oklahomas-mental-health-workforce/ar-BB1mvQe2

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Waiver Approval Increases Ability to Provide Mental Health and

(2 days ago) WEBOklahoma is one of only seven states to receive an Institution for Mental Diseases (IMD) waiver for serious mental illness and addiction from the Centers for …

https://oklahoma.gov/ohca/about/newsroom/2021/january/waiver-approval-increases-ability-to-provide-mental-health-and-addiction-services-in-oklahoma.html

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Oklahoma behavioral health experts say 'bold steps' needed to …

(5 days ago) WEBSier also said over 56% of Oklahomans who needed mental health treatment didn’t get it in 2022. Oklahoma's supply of behavioral health professionals is well below …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2023-11-08/oklahoma-behavioral-health-experts-say-bold-steps-needed-to-invest-in-future-workforce

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Oklahoma Watch: Rural Oklahomans struggle with addiction, …

(4 days ago) WEBMost rural areas harbor significant barriers to mental health treatment, including a shortage of key mental health professionals and a lack of transportation. Thus, people in rural …

https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/oklahoma-watch-rural-oklahomans-struggle-with-addiction-mental-illness/article_41d50102-05a6-5067-a9b2-6ca2b6340a63.html

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State of Oklahoma: Historic lack of investment has hurt mental …

(7 days ago) WEBOklahoma cut about $52.6 million from mental health services over the last four years, and lost another $80.4 million in federal matching funds, said Jeff Dismukes, …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/lifestyle/health-fitness/2018/04/29/state-of-oklahoma-lack-of-investment-hurts-mental-health/60527731007/

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Access to Care Data 2023 Mental Health America

(8 days ago) WEBAdults with AMI Who Are Uninsured 2023. JS map by amCharts. 10.8% (over 5.5 million) of adults with a mental illness are uninsured. The state prevalence of uninsured adults with …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/mental-health-america-access-care-data

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Mental Health Crisis in Oklahoma OU Health

(8 days ago) WEBIn Oklahoma, suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10-24 in Oklahoma. Oklahoma ranks 33rd in access to mental health services and …

https://www.ouhealth.com/oklahoma-childrens-hospital-office-of-philanthro/our-philanthropic-priorities/mental-health-care-for-oklahomas-children/mental-health-crisis-in-oklahoma/

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Oklahoma launches pilot program to expand mental health …

(7 days ago) WEBA bill to fund a Mental Health Workforce Pilot Program was recently signed into Oklahoma law.House Bill 3449, authored by Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, works to i

https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-launches-pilot-program-to-expand-mental-health-workforce-behavior-university-authority-psychology-psychiatry

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Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency

(9 days ago) WEBOklahoma’s system of mental health services is delivered across local governments, court systems, law enforcement, private providers, and non-profit organizations.

https://okloft.gov/reports/delivery-of-mental-health-services/executive-summary

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State data paints a dire picture of Oklahoma teenagers’ mental …

(6 days ago) WEBThe State Department of Health released its most recent survey results last month. It paints a dire picture of mental health for Oklahoma teens. It showed shocking …

https://www.kosu.org/show/stateimpact-oklahoma/2022-12-22/state-data-paints-a-dire-picture-of-oklahoma-teenagers-mental-health

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Develop more policy partnerships for mental health: Opinion

(6 days ago) WEBShown from 2020 are Tulsa Police Officer Josh Metcalf (left), Tulsa Police Officer Megan Leslie and Jessica Kelly with Mental Health Association Oklahoma …

https://tulsaworld.com/opinion/column/opinion-top-police-problems-often-trace-back-to-lack-of-community-mental-health-services/article_7c9ab1fa-10c2-11ef-a969-bf0ee0001a6a.html

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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services ODMHSAS is the state agency that oversees all prevention, treatment and education of mental health …

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html

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OU Researchers Say Future Is Bright for Treating Substance Abuse

(1 days ago) WEBOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. – Despite the high prevalence of substance abuse and its often devastating outcomes, especially among disadvantaged populations, …

https://www.ou.edu/news/articles/2024/may/ou-researchers-say-future-is-bright-for-treating-substance-abuse-through-mobile-health-technologies

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Mental health is bad for Americans. Depression and isolation are …

(8 days ago) WEBLack of social connections hurts Americans' mental health. Tens of millions of people don’t have relationships that provide meaning in daily life. No amount of …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/05/09/mental-health-loneliness-isolation-depression/73612264007/

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Oklahoma City short on youth psychiatrists, high on need

(4 days ago) WEBBut, those professionals are not evenly spread. AACAP President Dr. Tami Benton said only nine of Oklahoma’s 77 counties have a child and adolescent …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2024-05-16/oklahoma-city-short-on-youth-psychiatrists-high-on-need

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Oklahoma Treatment Courts are effective criminal justice approaches

(7 days ago) WEBOklahoma drug courtshelp destigmatize mental illness and substance abuse. Record numbers of our fellow residents who entered the justice system due to …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/05/17/opinion-oklahoma-treatment-courts-are-effective-criminal-justice-approaches/73625017007/

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