Behavioral Health

Washington's legislature has adjourned for the year, with lawmakers scoring wins on many big issues. But several priorities for Democrats stalled as a few Republican-backed voter initiatives took center stage during the short 60-day session.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants state lawmakers to add roughly $2.5 billion in new spending to the state's current budget in 2024, as state revenues come in higher than previous estimates.

The lawsuit stems from a recent $100 million fine a federal court imposed on the state of Washington, for letting mentally ill people wait too long for treatment.

This story focuses heavily on suicide, and it might not be appropriate for everyone.Dr. Pamela Wible is a family physician in Oregon. After learning that…

How do we stay in control and care for our mental health as we move through the holiday season, "shorter" days and COVID? Dr. Kira Mauseth co-leads the…

When COVID-19 hit, experts were not only concerned about how would it affect us physically, but also how it would affect us emotionally. Dr. Kira Mauseth…

Pierce County is losing one quarter of its 64 psychiatric hospital beds for a year, as a provider relocates from its rented space at Western State…

Bruce Dammeier ascended to the Pierce County Executive's Office just months after a report found the county lacked a well-connected and accessible mental…

Aaron Beck was 19 years old, depressed, and almost out of hope when he decided to try therapy for the first time."I was skeptical," he said. "It was kind…

Pierce County lawmakers this week voted down a sales tax that would have raised an estimated $10 million for mental health and substance abuse…