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Last year, gun violence shook communities in Marysville and on Whidbey Island, Washington. Some lawmakers in Olympia said it was the result of...
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The mental health system in Washington state has had its fair share of troubles. And Gov. Jay Inslee wants $300 million in hopes of “fixing” many of the…
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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…
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Pierce County lawmakers this week voted down a sales tax that would have raised an estimated $10 million for mental health and substance abuse…
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Leaders of a Tacoma-based health system have launched a new unit for teenagers in psychiatric crisis, calling it a more peaceful alternative to the…
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Since a federal parity law was enacted in 2008, health insurers and employers have made progress toward improving coverage for mental health and substance abuse. But enforcement has been lax.
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That's a question that is fairly new to science. Researchers are now looking at the possible links.
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More than half of Washington's 39 counties have a special sales tax funding mental health and substance abuse programs. Among the state's urban counties,…
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School nurses play a critical role in identifying students with mental health disorders, but there aren't enough of them and they often don't have enough training.
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New data shows violence in the home hinders the academic performance of their classmates, too. Reporting domestic violence makes a big difference.