Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Rates of depression and suicidality have always been higher than researchers expected. But they were even higher in the early years of the pandemic.

Oklahomans struggling with substance abuse no longer have to wait to get into some of the most intensive treatment for addiction. Treatment providers believe a $10 million increase in funding from the state Legislature two years ago is now saving lives.

The Oklahoma State House approved a bill Wednesday that attempts to phase police out of some mental health crisis transports and allow officers to use…

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel…

People just released from prison could save themselves a lot of time and frustration if they talk to Robert Scott, the director of justice services at…

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political COnsultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel…

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel…

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel…