“Murph just worked harder than everybody else it seemed like, just because he was always giving as much as he could give. He definitely took care of the guy to his left and to his right,” says Mike Mercer.
Mental Health
Are Traumatized Students Disabled? A Debate Straight Outta Compton
A class action lawsuit argues that traumatized students in Compton, Calif., are entitled to the same accommodations from schools as students with more traditional, physical disabilities.
When A Budget Motel Is ‘Home,’ There’s Little Room For Childhood
In San Bernardino County, nearly a tenth of public school students are homeless. For many, that means lives in run-down motels — and coping with troubling conditions long before they get to class.
Vets deliver fiery testimony to VA secretary during Mat-Su visit
The VA is struggling in Alaska to rebuild trust as policy changes unfold from Washington, D.C. all the way to the state’s most remote clinics.
Will Doctors Soon Be Prescribing Video Games For Mental Health?
Dozens of games and apps claim to improve your memory or make you smarter or reduce stress. But do they really? Developers say the next step is clinically valid proof of cognitive gains.
State funding cuts force Haines mental health provider to merge with SEARHC
A Haines nonprofit that has provided behavioral health care in the Upper Lynn Canal for 30 years is consolidating with the local tribal health center because of state budget reductions and an increased demand for services.