mental health

The sacrifices of veterans are often celebrated, but what happens when the spotlight fades? Washington's treatment of these heroes raises some tough questions.

If you’re concerned about someone in the farming community showing signs of dementia, you may be eligible for a free online series called Farm Families Coping with Dementia.

Rural mental health, a subject that has gained more attention and less stigma over recent years.

Imagine a world where help is just three digits away, any time you need it. That’s the promise of Washington’s new crisis line.

In Benton City, a unique blend of music and winemaking is brewing, all while shining a light on mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health has never been a more important topic for U.S. farmers and ranchers.  Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said farmers are suffering through tough times.   “The suicide rate among our farmers is similar to that of our veterans, and it's stunningly and heartbreakingly high, and we have to realize that something has to be done," she noted.  "

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With so much added emphasis on mental health, what is Washington googling the most about it?

Washington State University's Elizabeth Weybright, a was recently recognized nationally for her efforts to promote adolescent health. An associate professor and adolescent Extension specialist in Washington State University’s Department of Human Development, Weybright was one of two public university scholars to be honored with the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities‘  2024 Board on

The farming community is paying more attention to mental health, and the needs of everyone connected to the Ag community.  To help address those challenges, the AgriStress hotline was launched in Oregon in late 2023.  Matt McElligott, president of the Oregon Cattlemen's Association, said farmers and ranchers are a pretty independent and prideful people who don’t often talk about their struggles.