Northside Neighbors wants to normalize conversations about mental health. Over the next five months, its campaign will feature in-person events and social media callouts.
Tag: Mental health
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What we learned about mental health in Oklahoma at the Flyer and Eagle’s free forum
Mental health lies at the heart of personal and political issues across Oklahoma. Here’s what journalists and practitioners had to say about what lies ahead.
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‘Just pray about it’: Black Tulsans move to break social stigma surrounding mental health
Black Americans have often turned to churches and faith leaders for mental health support. These Tulsans are encouraging their peers to consider other treatment options, too.
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Letter from the editor: Why we decided to explore Oklahoma’s mental health crisis
The latest issue of Snapshot digs into how funding cuts, immigration headlines, substance abuse and other issues are shaping the mental health of Tulsans and Oklahomans.
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New avenues are opening for Black Tulsans to seek mental health treatment
Tulsa companies and counselors are creating spaces for Black clients to discover a safe space and work through mental health challenges.
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Tulsa police estimate 8+ months to deliver deadly shooting video. The family says that’s too long.
Karmen Glunt says her autistic brother was having a mental health crisis when he was killed by Tulsa police. Now she wants to see the encounter for herself.
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Tulsa hopes sending mental health pros to 911 calls will save lives. We rode along.
Specialized teams trained by therapists help Tulsans in crisis access resources. Here’s an up-close look at how it works on the ground.
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Tulsa youth saw mental health issues spike after COVID. This program aims to address that.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
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As Oklahoma cuts mental health funds, Black counselors seek to expand services in Tulsa
The Tulsa Black Mental Health Alliance wants to reduce barriers to treatment as the city anticipates losing millions in state mental health funding.
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Mental health experts started taking calls at Tulsa’s 911 center. It’s saving taxpayers money.
Until March, the Tulsa Police Department responded to the majority of mental health calls. Now mental health professionals are taking the charge — and seeing results.
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Tulsa mental health providers brace for budget cuts from state department of health
Several Tulsa mental health programs are preparing to lose thousands of dollars beginning Oct. 1 due to budget cuts.
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Tulsa first responders study collision of mental health and homelessness amid Stitt’s camp sweeps
A world-renowned clinical psychologist brought his training on anosognosia to Tulsa.