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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Mental health on the margins: What a weekend on Tulsa’s Admiral corridor reveals about housing, stress and survival
At an extended-stay motel in east Tulsa, Focus: Black Oklahoma found people navigating life on the streets — and caring for their neighbors.
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Some mental health funding has been restored in Oklahoma, but providers say damage from cuts remains
After the state mental health agency slashed contracts to address overspending, nonprofits say they’ve had to eliminate programs and scramble for new funding.
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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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Oklahoma has one of the highest suicide rates in the country. 988 is here to help
Oklahoma has one of the highest suicide rates in the country, and it’s increasing faster than the national average. The state relies on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to help.
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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.