Hawaii CARES hotline now offers around-the-clock access to mental health resources, substance abuse treatment services and crisis support.
Hawaii’s Mental Health Crisis
An ongoing series exploring the challenges facing the state’s stressed-out mental health system and innovative efforts to confront those problems.
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The Other Coronavirus Crisis: Escalating Mental Health Problems
Calls to crisis hotlines and hospital admissions for psychiatric problems are up as the economy unravels and many feel isolated by public health restrictions.
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Suicides Of 4 Young Men In A Week Raise Alarm On Kauai
On Kauai, suicide is an old problem. But it’s gaining new urgency as the island grapples with a spate of tragic deaths during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coping With Coronavirus Stress: NAMI Offers Free Online Workshop
Learn positive coping skills and connect with other Hawaii residents who are feeling stressed out during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Stressed Out? Hawaii Crisis Line Offers Support During Coronavirus Outbreak
If the COVID-19 outbreak is taking a toll on your emotional wellbeing, you’re not alone. Here are some resources where you can find help and support.
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Coronavirus Is Spiking Levels Of Anxiety, Panic And Stress
Mental health professionals are increasing doses or seeing patients more often. People with no history of psychiatric symptoms are also struggling.
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Hawaii Lawmakers Work To Keep The Mentally Ill Out Of Jail
Mental health advocates, state officials, police and lawmakers have been working together to come up with better ways to get treatment for non-violent offenders.
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Creating More Treatment Options in Hawaii’s Fractured Mental Health System
A key feature of the proposed reforms includes diverting the mentally ill from ERs into outpatient and residential programs more tailored to their needs.
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Mental Health Services On Hawaii Campuses Lag Far Behind Demand
At UH Manoa, students can wait as long as two months to sit down with a therapist.