Mental Health

Arts & Life

'The ingredients for madness': Author Grace M. Cho’s memoir on colonialism, food, and love

Author Grace M. Cho breaks bread with the numerous voices haunting her ‘pained spirit’ in her new novel.

'You can go to the Imam and the therapist.' Mental health in my Somali community

Talking about mental health in the Somali community is hard. There's a stigma — especially around seeking professional help. But mental health is something that many in the Somali community struggle with. RadioActive youth producer Kouther Ahmed shares a story from her community about why it's important to talk about your mental health.

Government

Police say it is hands off for some mental health cases after use-of-force law change

In Washington, the working partnership between police and crisis mental health workers is being put to the test. The reason is a new police use of force law.

Politics

Burnt out, stressed, but still hoping to win the lottery, this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with PubliCola publisher and editor Erica C Barnett, Seattle Met digital editor Zoe Sayler, and Crosscut reporter David Kroman.

Government

Stuck in jail, waiting for a psychiatric bed. Covid-19 made an old problem worse

While Washington’s system has been strained for years, state officials and disability rights advocates say it effectively ground to a halt during the pandemic.

Health

May 20th | The pros and cons of returning to 'normal'

A psychologist and historian caution putting the pandemic out of mind too soon. Also, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan takes your calls.

Education

Glacier Middle School on alert to returning students' mental health

‘If it were up to me, each and every student would have access to a mental health counselor that they can talk to.’ -Counselor Chasmon Tarimel

Government

Alternative to prison to be allowed in Washington for some who have mental illness

The state of Washington will soon offer an alternative to prison for people with a serious mental illness who commit a crime. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill into law Monday.