Mental Health

An executive order from President Donald Trump is starting a conversation about expanding the role civil commitment plays at the intersection of mental health and homelessness.

Savannah Phillips never thought suicide would be part of her family’s story. But it’s there, the last line in her father’s obituary, in a plea to others to call a helpline before it’s too late.

Research shows the model can benefit multiple generations by bringing them together to participate in ongoing, mutually beneficial activities. Oklahoma officials are looking to expand the programs to accommodate the state's aging population.

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said he was notified Wednesday that more than $8 million would be cut from local mental health treatment services.

Mental health professionals, first responders, and caregivers gathered at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa campus this week to learn how to better support people living with serious mental illness.

The report, released by nonprofit Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform, concludes property crime has gone down by nearly a third in the state.

Universal screening for mental health issues and suicidality could be a way to catch these issues early.

City council has until June 23 to discuss, modify and ultimately approve the budget before fiscal year 2026 begins July 1.

The state’s mental health department should go back to budgeting basics and build out guidelines for the services it must provide, the head of a legislative fiscal oversight agency said Monday.

Due to President Donald Trump’s slashing of federal dollars and employees, questions remain about the sustainability of local services.