Impact analysis: COVID-19 and children’s mental health

The number of Oklahoma children and youth struggling with poor mental health in Oklahoma has surged in the pandemic era, accelerating a trend that began well before the pandemic. In a new report, we analyze COVID-19’s impact on the mental health and wellbeing of Oklahoma’s children — what we know, what we don’t, and what we can do about it.

Legislative Resource: Crisis Care System interim study

As Oklahoma seeks to expand mental health crisis services as part of the planned 988 crisis call number, Healthy Minds presented to a state Legislature interim study on new prevalence data and best practices about crisis care systems. Hosted by Rep. Jeff Boatman, R-Tulsa, the study on Sept. 15 explored the needs and opportunities of mental health crisis service expansion in Oklahoma.

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Mental health tools for Oklahoma employers

Undiagnosed, untreated mental health and addiction issues can drastically impact employee morale and productivity, as well as health care costs for larger employers. With this resource guide, know how to communicate with staff, find resources that can help employees in crisis, and explore materials to create a mental health-aware organizational culture.

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Mental Health Talks: COVID-19 & Children's Mental Health

Mental health struggles for children and youth in Oklahoma have surged to historic levels with the unique traumas of the pandemic era, bringing far-reaching and potentially generational consequences to health care, education and beyond. This panel of experts discussed the state of children’s mental health in the pandemic era and what our state can do to address the emerging issues.

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