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mental health

Congress

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt: Mental health must be top priority

Britt noted the staggering, rising rates of depression and suicide among America’s teenagers.

May 11, 2023

Alabama faces critical staff shortages in community mental health care

Without mental health professionals and direct care staff, we can’t do our jobs. It’s as simple as that.

April 11, 2023

Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers

The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy.

March 14, 2023

AltaPointe ordered to pay $7M in Mobile sexual assault case

The jury found that AltaPointe failed to provide a minimum standard of care that allowed a minor patient to sexually assault another patient.

March 3, 2023

Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care

Alabama has struggled for years with access to care.

March 2, 2023

You froze a man to death

The killing of Tony Mitchell wasn't an anomaly. It's a product of our callous and cruel corrections system.

February 16, 2023

Ivey attends ribbon-cutting ceremony for Craig Crisis Care Center

A crisis center is a location to serve those with mental illness or substance use disorders.

January 25, 2023

Holk-Jones brings experience in insurance, passion for mental health

Frances Holk-Jones is the newly elected state representative for House District 95.

December 20, 2022

Mobile eye doctor Shirey brings healthcare perspective to Legislature

Shirey has spent 30 years in healthcare and is the past president of the Alabama Optometric Association.

December 7, 2022

Hulsey brings perspective to Legislature’s focus on mental health expansion

Hulsey's son is on the autism spectrum, and she worked to ensure law enforcement approach people with "invisible disabilities" appropriately.

December 2, 2022