The Health team explores the impact of various mental health conditions including schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. The series examines how these issues affect people at different stages of life, as well as highlights specific challenges and innovative solutions to help various racial and ethnic populations navigate mental health problems.
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U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough held a Q&A session with local veterans, who voiced their concerns and feedback on current health care issues. -
Demand for police reform has led to more cities and police departments exploring the concept of sending social workers to respond to mental health crisis calls. While data remains scarce, supporters have been vocal on the issue. -
The program in four Cleveland suburbs will embed social workers with police and fire departments to improve responses. -
A cohort of seven high school students will present findings May 2 from a two-year research project on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. -
The Homeless Stand Down event provides services and resources to people experiencing homelessness in Cleveland. The one-day event is April 20, 2024, at Cleveland Public Auditorium. -
There's no health risk to watching the eclipse, except ocular damage if not wearing eclipse glasses, according to experts. But some say we shouldn't rule out what sensations people might experience. -
The Survivors of Homicide Loss Group Support Network is a collaboration between local government and nonprofit agencies. -
The Summit County Outreach Team initiative consists of Akron Fire, Akron Police and a behavioral health specialist who will respond to mental health calls. -
The annual summit, going on 10 years, supplements Cleveland public schools sex education and introduces high school students to reproductive health resources. -
Officials want the community to buy in to a program which would bring mental health workers to crisis calls instead of police and help tailor it to meet local needs.
