Army whistleblower’s lonely death highlights toll of mental illness
Ian Fishback served four combat tours in Iraq, taught at West Point, and became a sought-after speaker on moral injury and military service. He died...
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221 homeless people have died in Seattle since last winter, one of the highest numbers on record VIEW
221 candles were lit at St. James Cathedral, one for each person on record who died while homeless in Seattle since last November. It's one...
Take steps to protect your mental health during the holidays
With the holidays comes a slew of stress and complications: navigating complex family dynamics, intrusive questions from well-meaning aunties, and worries about money or how...
Demand for services ‘skyrockets’ as The Seattle Times kicks off Fund for Those in Need campaign VIEW
The Seattle Times' Fund for Those in Need, which raises money for Puget Sound nonprofit agencies serving a range of needs, kicks off its campaign...
How a volunteer-led group in South King County is working to eliminate barriers to mental health care
A group called SKEWL aims to bring community mental health care to local communities of color by providing virtual, free group and individual sessions. While...
Cascade Behavioral Health employees return to work after more than 3 months on strike over safety concerns
A new contract ratified Wednesday was a "big win" for 220 workers at Cascade Behavioral Health, a psychiatric hospital in Tukwila, according to the staff...
New UW study looks at how screens and exercise are affecting kids’ mental health during COVID-19 pandemic WATCH
According to the study, only 195 of the surveyed children reported getting 60 minutes of daily physical activity a day, and the less physical activity...
Seattle would get new mental health crisis center as part of nearly $50M in proposals considered by City Council
Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Dan Strauss have introduced a series of amendments to Mayor Jenny Durkan’s proposed budget that seek to address both housing and...
Four experts weigh in on how to fix Washington’s mental and behavioral health care system WATCH
In a virtual event Thursday, policy makers, advocates and people who have experiences with mental illness and substance use disorders discussed the historic and systemic...
Seattle rainy season brings on seasonal affective disorder. Here’s the deal with SAD
It's the rainy season in the Pacific Northwest, the second during the pandemic. For some people, the “winter blues” go beyond feeling down — those...