Mental Health

Columbia-based organization DeafLEAD was chosen as one of two national partners that will provide ASL crisis services through the 988 Lifeline.

Officers fatally shot a suicidal man at an apartment complex Friday afternoon after he fired at them, according to Columbia police.

Farmer mental health is a complicated topic. Missouri Business Alert’s Katie Quinn has the story – and the voices of several farmers in Missouri.

"Columbia Trails" by Ginger Schweikert guides people through more than 300 miles of mid-Missouri trails

Starting June 5, Compass Health Network’s Children’s Center will open its doors to mid-Missourians. Children will be able to go from their dental appointment to their doctor’s appointment and then to therapy — all under one roof.

Danielle Devers works in Student Health & Well-being at the University of Missouri, and one of her roles is to work with the Well-being peers – a diverse team of students that seek to support and educate other MU students on topics like alcohol responsibility, stress and mental health, sexual health, healthy relationships, and more.

Right now, there’s a lot of uncertainty around gender-affirming care in Missouri. There are pending bans from the Attorney General’s office and bills being considered in both the Missouri House and SenateEven the governor has made it a top priority – threatening a special session if the bills are not passed by the end of this year's legislative session – Friday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m.KBIA’s Briana Heaney sat down with Ryan Fisher from PROMO, an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization about how this is impacting trans Missourians.

During Jessica Hicklin's time as an inmate in the Missouri DOC, she came out as trans. But at the time, she couldn't access the care she needed.Prior to the 2018 Hicklin v. Precythe ruling, only inmates who had started their transition before entering the DOC were allowed to continue treatment.

Bridgett Robbins is an Assistant teaching professor at the Sinclair School of Nursing, but before that she worked as a nurse in Mid-Missouri for more than 30 years.She spoke about how the past several years of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted – and continues to impact – her and those she works alongside.As a note - This piece discusses the pandemic, grief and death, and may be distressing to some listeners.

The Columbia-Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department, NAMI and Children’s Grove invite everyone to come out to the Shelter Fountain on the Wednesday of Children’s Mental Health Week (May 7-13) and ring a bell to recognize, raise awareness and celebrate all-things children. Guest: HEATHER HARLAN April 24, 2023