Jan. 16—A bill filed for consideration in Frankfort this year would allow law enforcement agencies, fire departments, dispatch centers and emergency responders to create peer-to-peer counseling ...

College students expressed their desire for peer mental health counseling on campus, which, with the right training for peer counselors, could help lighten the load for campus mental health services.

AUGUSTA — After nearly two decades in law enforcement, Cordero Foster responded to a call earlier this year that forced him to face the 18 years of trauma he’s witnessed while doing his job. In ...

After nearly 50 years of providing peer counseling for students, EARS was forced to stop counseling services late in the fall because of technical difficulties. Now, the pause on peer counseling may ...

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (En Español: 1-888-628-9454; Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889) or the ...

One in five undergraduates uses peer counseling for mental health support, according to a new survey of more than 2,000 U.S. college students. Two-thirds say they have faced a mental health challenge ...

Peer advocates have helped students avoid suspension when they are caught with a substance on campus. The program has enabled peer advocates to improve their communication and interpersonal skills, ...

Penn Benjamins, the University’s student-run peer counseling program, will unveil new wellness social events this semester. This spring, Penn Bens is seeking to expand outreach through social events ...

A haircut is a fairly individual experience. But in some places, especially communities of color, barbershops and beauty salons are social hubs where open, judgment-free conversations can take place.

It's not uncommon to hit some bumps in life, especially as people get older. Seniors have to adapt to challenging new situations, including isolation, grief, and health problems. One resource at such ...

Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic Vision, an independent journalism training program for high school students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional ...

WKRC is partnering with NAMI – the National Alliance on Mental Illness – for Sinclair Cares: Mental Health Support and Hope. It’s a campaign to encourage mental health awareness, with a focus on young ...