Tag: Mental health

State Hospital Struggles Delay Central Texas Shooting Spree Case - Addressing Mental Health Challenges in TexasAUSTIN (KXAN) – The December 2023 Austin shooting spree left a trail of devastation, with six people killed and several others injured in a...

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has left many veterans isolated and in need of assistance. The VA healthcare system has been sending teams to visit these veterans, providing vital supplies and medical care.One of the...

Illicit drugs as medicine have been gaining attention in recent years, with medical marijuana being a prominent example. However, the potential for therapeutic drug use extends beyond cannabis. Psychedelic drugs like MDMA and psilocybin are now being explored for...

The SIMS Foundation, an organization that has been providing mental health services to Austin musicians for nearly 30 years, recently announced that it will be pausing its services for 90 days. This decision comes as the foundation works on...

Texas is investing $2.5 billion in expanding its state psychiatric hospital system, but private psychiatric hospitals are facing challenges amidst this increase in state mental health spending. The private psychiatric hospital industry is advocating for a raise in the...