Mental Health

Estrella was in the midst of a mental health crisis and held a knife when he was shot by a police officer.

This hour, host Connor Cyrus talks about Vermont's laws around being naked in public, and with several Vermont nudists and naturists about why they feel most comfortable without clothes.

This hour, host Connor Cyrus speaks with mental health experts about the new 988 lifeline for mental health crisis and suicide prevention.

The new approach is meant to reduce interactions between people in crisis and police, as well as to prevent people from getting stuck waiting for care in hospital emergency rooms.

Vermont now has broader discretion to use Medicaid funds. The state is investing in mental health, addiction treatment and housing.

A new Ken Burns documentary on youth mental health premiered last night on PBS stations across the country, including right here in Vermont.The film features the stories of 20 young people — and two of them have ties to Vermont.

A new Ken Burns documentary on youth mental health will premiere tonight on PBS stations across the country, including right here in Vermont.The film features the stories of 20 young people — and two of them have ties to Vermont. One is Samantha Fisher, who grew up in Brattleboro.

Farming has never not been a stressful job. But increasingly, state and federal agencies are prioritizing mental health services for those who work in agriculture. In Vermont, a new program is testing out how farmers can listen to and support one another through difficult times.

A 2021 survey of 10,000 young people from the global north and south revealed that 68% feel anxious, 58% angry, 57% powerless, and 51% guilty when it comes to our changing climate.

Dr. Kimberly Blake shares the story of her son Sean, who struggled with opioid addiction and passed away from an overdose in 2017.