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mental health

Teens’ mental health took a dive during the pandemic. Here’s how Rutherford County Schools is trying to help.

Alexis Marshall

January 19, 2023

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Student mental health worsened during the pandemic. Now Middle Tennessee schools are working to support students still battling with things like depression and self-harm. 

Filed Under: Education, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: mental health, Rutherford County Schools, suicide

Tennessee just started distributing fentanyl test strips, and even the top cop likes the early results

Blake Farmer

August 31, 2022

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The state’s agency overseeing substance abuse is finding the drug-checking kits are more effective than expected.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: addiction, David Rausch, drug overdose, fentanyl, mental health, TBI

One Fort Campbell veteran is on a mission to share the healing powers of flowers

Blake Farmer

June 28, 2022

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A new horticulture therapy program at UT is helping veterans destress through gardening.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: flowers, Fort Campbell, horticulture therapy, mental health, PTSD, therapy, veterans

Need mental health resources in Nashville? Here are a few options

Dereen Shirnekhi

June 15, 2022

It’s not easy to navigate all the resources available in Nashville for mental health support. This Is Nashville invited a few local experts to break down the options available, and invited a few people to describe their own experiences seeking help.

Filed Under: Citizen Nashville, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Health Care, mental health

Let’s talk mental health in Middle Tennessee

Rose Gilbert

June 14, 2022

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To learn more about the importance of accessing care and the difference it can make, as well how the mental health landscape has shifted over the past few years, we’re joined by a panel of guests with lived experience. To discuss solutions and resources, we’re joined by leaders from local community organization and city government. 

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: mental health

Natchez Trace Bridge barrier comes after years of waiting by mental health advocates, families

This Is Nashville

June 8, 2022

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More than 40 people have died by suicide on Natchez Trace Double Arch Bridge in Williamson County since the bridge was built in 1994. This week, the National Park Service began constructing a temporary chain-link fence on the bridge to deter suicides.  Trish Merelo, co-founder of Natchez Trace Bridge Barrier Coalition, and Briana Browne, who […]

Filed Under: News Hits, Programs, WPLN News Tagged With: mental health, Natchez Trace Parkway, suicide, suicides

Barbed wire is going up on the beautiful but dangerous Natchez Trace Bridge

Blake Farmer

June 6, 2022

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The National Park Service is installing chain-link fencing on the Natchez Trace Double Arch Bridge in Williamson County, meant as a temporary solution to thwart suicide attempts. Work began this week.

Filed Under: Environment, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: mental health, Natchez Trace Parkway, suicide

Tell us about your experiences with therapy in Middle Tennessee

This Is Nashville

June 3, 2022

This Is Nashville is planning an episode focused on mental health in Middle Tennessee. To help shape this episode, we want to hear your questions about accessing the care you, or your friends or family need.

Tagged With: Health Care, mental health

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