Mental Health

St. Louis County is on track to see 3,000 patients this year for mental health treatment, up from 2,300 last year. County Executive Sam Page wants to use federal coronavirus relief money and funds from a large settlement to help the demand.

Preserving mental health through farming challenges is a real concern; one study shows farmers die by suicide at a higher rate than other professions.

Using a database of patients, researchers compared the records of more than 150,000 people who tested positive for the virus to records of millions of patients who did not. They found that during the pandemic, those who had COVID-19 were 60% more likely to report symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, substance use disorder or other mental health issues.

The two programs combined may have saved the city $2.6 million in police and EMS costs in the first eight months of operation, according to an analysis donated by Mastercard.

The St. Louis Housing Authority has adopted a program to help St. Louis seniors experiencing loneliness and isolation. Seniors participate in various activities and discussions to build community and relationships with each other.

Dr. Dale Anderson discusses the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy on "St. Louis on the Air."

The Missouri State Teachers Association surveyed teachers and found 51% consider leaving the profession often or very often.

The St. Louis Health Department wants to help residents advocate for their health concerns through an online community survey.

A dozen school systems in the St. Louis area extended their Thanksgiving breaks this year. It’s part of an ongoing effort to address pandemic burnout among staff and students.

A dispatcher explains how the new county law will help 911 dispatchers to lobby for better pay, benefits, training, mental health services and more.