Mental health

UNC system aims to use new funds to improve mental health resources for students

More than 360 people gathered at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill for the 2023 Behavioral Health Convening on Tuesday. The crowd included people from all over the state representing schools throughout the university system.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

UNC system leaders talk about mental health challenges, possible solutions

The UNC system wants to find ways to improve mental health for students. The universities now have millions of dollars to make it happen.

UNC Health, Wake County part ways in running mental health facility

A Wake County initiative that has already garnered national attention has received federal grand funding to expand its model.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Report: 1 in 25 adults has ADHD

Many people believe ADHD is more prevelant in children, but one psychiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts said it is more common than you think amongst adults

UNC system leaders to discuss mental health, $7.7M in new funding

Today, we will learn about the innovative work being done on college campuses across the state to address mental health. President of the UNC System, Peter Hans, will speak about mental health issues with hundreds of campus leaders Tuesday.

UNC leaders to address student suicides, mental health concerns

On Tuesday we'll learn about the work being done on college campuses across the state to address mental health.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Spring Lake opens first-of-its-kind stress recovery center

Taneshia Kerr opened the Enclave Stress Recovery Center with the goal of creating a space to teach people how to recover from stress.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Enclave Stress Recovery Center stresses importance of self-care

Taneshia Kerr opened the Enclave Stress Recovery Center with the goal of creating a space to teach people how to recover from stress.

Bidens to host 'Ted Lasso' cast to promote mental health

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- cast of the TV series "Ted Lasso" at the White House on Monday to promote mental health and well-being.

By ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press

Tiny homes offer massive impact in hope

Farm at Penny Lane Director Thava Mahadevan aims to bridge the gap between affordable housing and mental health.

Tiny home community more than a roof overhead, a project of hope

Farm at Penny Lane Director Thava Mahadevan aims to bridge the gap between affordable housing and mental health.

Lauren Lennon, 2023 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

Mental health awareness event has personal meaning to NC State student who lost her sister

Naomi Bouedo is part of Omega Phi Alpha, a North Carolina State University sorority that has organized the Outrace the Stigma mental health awareness event for the past six years. This year's event is personal to Naomi.

Tyler Carmona, 2023 CBC-UNC Diversity Fellow

Rocky Mount Police Department adds mobile crisis response unit

Nearly every day, Rocky Mount officers respond to a 911 call, only to find it's not a criminal situation.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Rocky Mount police add mobile crisis response unit

A new unit in the Rocky Mount Police Department will send trained clinicians to respond to 911 calls from people in crisis.

NC State parents call for changes after 10th student this academic year

After the 10th NC State student died Monday, many parents, including one who is a certified mental health counselor, are voicing their concerns and asking for change.

NC State student dies from drug overdose

It marks the 10th N.C. State student death since the start of the 2022-23 school year.

'He always came in with a smile': Friends remember NC State student who died from accidental overdose

It marks the 10th N.C. State student death since the start of the 2022-23 school year.

Monica Casey and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters

New law will fast-track youth mental health hospital near Durham

Children in North Carolina with serious psychological issues are sometimes forced to live for weeks in hospital emergency rooms while they wait for mental health care to become available. A new law will create dozens of additional mental health beds, specifically for adolescents, at a facility outside of Durham.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Arts provides opportunity for healing

The arts provide an opportunity for expression and healing.

Cooper details $1B mental health plan; GOP sets budget limits

The Democratic governor's office said his initiatives, which will be outlined in his upcoming state budget proposal, include more behavioral health services for those in schools and in jails. He also wants to spend more on in-patient treatment and supplemental services like mobile crisis units to help people facing psychiatric episodes.

By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press

March gardening guide: What plants and vegetables can you plant this month?

Gardening is a great hobby that also has many health benefits, but it's important to be mindful of what plants are in season when you're gardening.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Global Day of Unplugging part of worldwide movement to connect in real life

A growing movement is hoping you'll switch off your device and connect with others in real life.

Holly Springs police chief talks about officers' mental health

Holly Springs Police Chief Paul Liquorie talks about mental health concerns among police officers.

There's a teen mental health crisis: Here's how to help your child

If you're a parent of a child who is struggling, you might be wondering how you can help.

UNC Health Talk

NC State community feels impact of ninth death this academic year

A ninth student was found dead this academic year, this time at an off-campus home. WRAL News spoke with students and a mental health professional to learn how each death takes its toll on students in different ways.