Three members of the Oklahoma City Council will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday to discuss mental health, access to care and more during the COVID-19 crisis. The virtual meeting is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. The hosts are Ward 2 Councilperson James Cooper, Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon and Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki […]
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Addressing distress
The morning after the May 24 shooting at the Louie’s Grill & Bar location at Lake Hefner, many of Oklahoma City’s internet denizens became momentarily entranced by shooter Alexander Tilghman’s YouTube channel Yahweh Rules2. The account’s posts paint a picture of Tilghman as a man under significant mental distress and paranoia, with video titles like […]
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The Non-Prophet Book of Common Prayer offers secular blessings for the hurting
The book from Literati Press opens with a release show and art exhibition Friday at Paseo Plunge.
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As the opioid epidemic continues, Oklahomans require better support systems
Mental health and drug dependence treatment options would help pull Oklahomans away from addiction.
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Mental Health Association Oklahoma collects needed items for homeless
MHAOK’s BetterBox Project raises community awareness about homelessness and offers housing assistance.
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Suicide rates in Oklahoma are on the rise
Oklahoma veterans, Native Americans and residents age 10-34 are among those with the highest risk.
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Oklahomans face extra hurdles when dealing with mental illness
Many Oklahomans suffering from mental illness don’t receive help because of treatment costs and the stigma surrounding mental health issues.