Blakely McHugh from NBC5 News talks about the importance of focusing on your mental and physical health. This is especially important now, as we deal with the on-going pandemic, and the impact of last year’s devastating fires. She shared tips ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Rebecca Moran is a mother of two high school students. She told me today that she never thought she’d be spearheading Mae’s Hope. A support group for mentally distraught high school kids. A mother’s own experiences leading her ...
(NBC News) The riot at the U.S. Capitol, and the possibility of more violent protests, are taking a toll on the country’s mental health. It comes atop an already difficult time as millions worry about rising COVID-19 case numbers, job ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — Levels of anxiety and loneliness have increased for many people nationwide. The latest CDC report in June shows 40 percent of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health or substance abuse. That’s quite a jump compared to ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Jackson County Mental Health calling it worrying. “It’s not that the level of level of mental health concerns have decreased. I think they’ve increased,” said Rick Rawlins, crisis services manager at Jackson Co. Mental Health. The department ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– A Grants Pass organization has had to adjust its strategy to raising money during the Christmas season. Rogue Winter Fest is a yearly tradition in Grants Pass. The organization usually holds in person auctions and major fund raising ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – With the increase in isolation this year, the suicide rate is up nationwide. However, Jackson County Mental Health told NBC5 it has seen a decrease in suicide. The organization said for the past few years it has ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – With kids more isolated than ever experts told NBC5 mental wellness is something parents should keep in mind. Jennifer Mylenek is the Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, also known as CASA of Jackson ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – Thousands of service members with post-traumatic stress disorder will have their less-than-honorable discharges reconsidered. That’s thanks to a settlement the US Army made in a federal lawsuit filed by two army veterans. The lawsuit covers veterans ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — “He absolutely hates zoom. And it’s been pretty difficult,” said Allegra Brucker, an Ashland parent. For Brucker, distance learning is a nothing short of a struggle. Her 3rd grader misses his classmates. Her 2nd grader feels nervous ...