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Effort to Improve Mental Health Care in Rural Areas Passes House

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, recently passed a bill in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that is hoped to recruit more mental health professionals to serve rural residents. House Bill 2947 would credential behavioral health clinical interns to provide services that are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement under the state's Medicaid... Read More.

Sheriff Walton concerned about protocols at mental health facility

by KTUL
CLAREMORE, (Okla.) — "If it was across the street from where I live, I’d certainly lock my doors and watch my kids," said Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton, talking about Grand Mental Health Horizons in Claremore, which recently had a walkaway two days before Christmas. "One of the patients gets confrontational with staff there, assaults staff,... Read More.

Mental health advocates urge lawmakers to boost funding amid service cuts

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Mental health advocates are calling on lawmakers to increase funding for mental health services following significant budget cuts by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). The cuts, implemented at the beginning of the month, have already begun to impact organizations and individuals relying on these services. Tyler... Read More.
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Educator warns mental health support for students at risk after PRIME program ends

by KTUL
CHICKASHA, OKLA (KTUL) — Rural Oklahoma schools are grappling with new challenges in mental health support following recent federal funding cuts to a critical program. The PRIME program, which had been instrumental in filling counseling gaps in rural schools, is set to end in December, leaving educators concerned about the future. Bailey Smith, a special education... Read More.
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Experts warn early screen time may harm children’s mental health

by AP
A growing body of research is raising alarms about screen use among young children, especially those under age 5. A recent meta-analysis found that three in four children younger than 2 are being exposed to screens, despite global health guidelines advising otherwise. Experts say the effects aren’t just developmental—they may be emotional, behavioral and lasting. Here’s... Read More.
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Senate Approves Mental Health Consent Decree

by Ponca City Now
Senate vote finalizes decree, sending it to the Secretary of State OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate voted to approve the mental health consent decree that reduces wait times to treat defendants who have been declared incompetent to stand trial and awaiting competency restoration treatment. The resolution passed by a voice vote on the Senate Floor. The... Read More.
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