think out loud

Many public health officials agree that we are in the midst of a youth mental health crisis that has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. In response, MediaRites, an Oregon nonprofit, created a new project that gives young people the space to share their own stories of struggles with mental health. It’s called the ‘Ism … Read more

back in may, Bay Area Hospital announced it was closing its behavioral health unit due to rising costs. But after community outcry, the hospital found a way to stay open for another 12 months using funds provided by Advanced Health, which helps coordinate care for residents of Coos and Curry counties in the Oregon Health … Read more