The state announced Wednesday morning that it will not challenge a federal court order giving it until May 2024 to stop holding people it’s trying to hospitalize for emergency psychiatric care in emergency rooms for days, even weeks.
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Adjusting Jobs to Protect Workers’ Mental Health is Both Easier and Harder Than You Might Think
U.S. employees are increasingly struggling with mental health challenges tied to their jobs, such as depression, anxiety and burnout.
DHHS Wants to Use $15 Million in Federal Aid for Second Psychiatric Hospital
The Department of Health of Human Services is seeking to invest $15 million in federal pandemic money in a second behavioral health hospital, this one a 120-bed facility in southern New Hampshire.
State Ranked Second for Overall Child Well-Being, but Depression and Anxiety on the Rise
New Hampshire is the second best state for overall child well-being in the country, a four-year national survey released this week has found.
For Some, State’s Hotline May Be Better Option Than New 988 National Suicide Lifeline
Beginning Saturday, help for mental health crises will be available nationwide, 24/7, via a three-digit call or text to 988. But for Granite Staters without 603 phone numbers, that may not be the best option, especially if they need immediate help.