The stigma against homelessness and mental illness is apparent in our community’s media and more disturbingly in our city council. The inhumane attempt for a shelter on hot concrete near the airport ...

This latest step comes a day ahead of World Mental Health Day, which takes place on Saturday (Oct. 10). The initiative was launched in coordination with her brother Christopher Cornell and in ...

State agencies, health systems should address cannabis like alcohol: as a legal adult substance that needs clear, consistent, responsible messaging, says the letter writer.

Today, the people we rely on to protect our communities – our local police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel – are leaving the profession in record numbers. That doesn’t have to ...

While it's great to see the positive effect of the tragic suicide of Robin Williams, we have a long way to go in removing the stigma of mental illness. It was great to read Nick Falsone's column and ...

In his last letter to the editor, Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen incorrectly likened “gender dysphoria” to anorexia. According to him, those with gender dysphoria suffer from “delusions” much like people who ...

My name is Jason. I’m a recovering addict and I’ve been incarcerated for seven years. I want to share my thoughts and views of addiction and the stigma that comes with it. As a recovering addict, I am ...

I wish to make an important distinction between mental illness and emotional disturbance while we talk about gun violence. The vast majority of mass shooters do not have a mental illness such as ...

To the Editor: I am a mother who has spent years pleading for help for my 9-year-old daughter’s severe mental health needs, exhausting every available resource — therapy, crisis services, in-home ...

I am writing in regard to Bonnie Feldkamp's July 3 guest column, "Abortion and the Catholic currency of shame," about her personal experience of having an abortion and the Catholic Church's stance. It ...