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Peoria parents honor son with Brandon Act

2/12/2022
It’s hard to get anything done in the current partisan environment of the U.S. federal government.

Tempe funds program dispatching mental health units …

1/21/2022
The city of Tempe is funding an innovative new program that leaders hope will go a long way in deescalating mental health calls to 911.

Arizona sees ‘astonishing’ jump in mental health …

1/20/2022
People’s mental health has taken hit after hit as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year in the U.S. A new study shows that, as a result, prescription medication for mental health issues is at an all-time high.

Holidays bring concerns for mental health experts

12/20/2021
The holidays can be difficult for many people in the Valley, but the uncertainty and isolation brought by the ongoing pandemic has only exacerbated seasonal stress, experts say.

Mental health in the military: U.S. Senate passes …

12/16/2021
Teri and Patrick Caserta have long been fighting for justice and the legacy of their son, Brandon.

Phoenix-area students still dealing with mental health …

11/25/2021
When school stopped, the mental health conversation began. Schools are open again following pandemic-induced closures.  To the average eye, 32 students are back in the classroom ready to …

Patient deaths at Arizona State Hospital raise …

11/17/2021
On the afternoon of Oct. 20, Philip Ronan, a patient at the Arizona State Hospital, left art class to use the bathroom — and never returned.  He had a pair of scissors with him, which …

Forty years later, legacy of Arnold v. Sarn lives on

11/1/2021
Chick Arnold pulls out an old scrapbook packed with newspaper clippings, just in case he forgets anything. At 74, Arnold has a shock of white hair and sparkle reminiscent of Steve Martin. Tucked …

U.S. House approves Brandon Act named after deceased …

10/7/2021
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Brandon Act as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act Sept. 23.

Arizona support groups work to prevent suicide

9/27/2021
In the last 18 months or so, Carol Miller said her Survivors of Suicide grief support groups have received a deluge of inquiries.

Peoria couple on wave to preserve son’s legacy

8/26/2021
A Peoria couple is riding a wave of support in preserving their son’s legacy to improve mental health within the U.S. Armed Forces.

At the H.E.A.R.T. of horsemanship can be therapeutic …

8/11/2021
Not all the time, but sometimes, people find their passions and it is that knowledge that inexplicably shapes the professional and personal future of those in the clutches of dedication to a …