Lawmakers and health officials want to offer grant opportunities for schools to address the mental health crisis among students.

The governor and state lawmakers are hoping to allocate $230 million dollars to address a shortage in mental health care facilities.

State Sen. Augustine’s bill would raise Maryland’s investment in the 988 Trust Fund from $5 million to $12 million, and make it recurring.

A pitched partisan battle over abortion on top of elections for all General Assembly seats in November will likely make the session more about politics than policy.

Over 144,000 adults in Northern Virginia are looking for therapy or counseling but aren’t able to access it.

Metro is hiring Crisis Intervention Specialists trained in mental health awareness and de-escalation methods.

Starting Saturday, 988 will replace 800-273-TALK (8255) as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Young journalist Tamia Robinson interviewed youth and adults about their mental health, and what resources are available to people in need.

Young journalist Jamylah Summers interviewed students, parents, and an educator about the effects of bullying and how to prevent it.

Advocates and officials say the county’s existing mental health infrastructure has struggled to deal with increased demand during the pandemic.