behavioral health

As America’s population grows older, many communities may not be ready to meet the needs of seniors. What can individuals and local organizations do to prepare?

When people don’t identify as caregivers, they may miss out on critical support and become isolated. We’ll talk about the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, the signs of burnout, and what can be done to help.

(Runtime 3:49) By Rachel Sun and Susan ShainEditor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, support is available by calling or…

For people seeking medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder in some rural Washington communities, there could soon be more options. Recent grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been allocated to develop medication-assisted treatment (MAT) at rural clinics.

Providers say education, building trust among communities and building out mobile response teams are top priorities

Washington is getting a new drug possession and addiction treatment law, after the state legislature approved a final deal during its one-day special session Tuesday. But many lawmakers call it a hard compromise that represents just one step toward tackling the state's drug crisis.

In downtown Tacoma, Rachel Ahrens said she sees drug use and abuse frequently.“I've personally seen somebody that was just slumped up against the door and looked to be like an overdose,” said Ahrens, who is the building administrator for First United Methodist Church. “I didn't have Narcan at that time, so I wasn't able to administer that. So I had to call 911, for them to help the individual.”

If you’ve ever promised your child a reward for cleaning their room, or trained a pet using food, you’re probably familiar with the power of positive reinforcement. A group of Washington State University researchers say that same technique helps effectively treat substance use disorder. Health reporter Rachel Sun has more.

(Runtime 1:32)While police continue to search for the killer of the four University of Idaho students who were murdered in Moscow last month, local health…

(Runtime 1:08)Benton County is closer to opening a Behavioral Health Recovery Center after purchasing the old Kennewick General Hospital and leasing…