Mental Illness

Newtown Shooting Raises Questions About Mental Health Funding

Ruby de Luna — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:18:30 +0000

Little information is available yet to conclude whether the shooter in Newtown, Connecticut was diagnosed with or treated for mental illness. But last week’s incident has raised questions around the country about mental health--specifically, funding for mental health treatment and services. Ruby de Luna looks at how Washington’s mental health services have fared over the years.

Washington Senate Toughens Treatment of Violence in Mental Hospitals

John Ryan — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:05:58 +0000

SEATTLE, Wash. -- A bill aimed at improving the safety of workers in mental hospitals passed the Washington state senate on Monday. KUOW's John Ryan reports from Seattle.

Wash. Lawmaker Pushes ‘Evidence-Based’ Treatments For Mentally Ill Youth

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:50:48 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – “Talk therapy” may work in some cases. But a Washington state lawmaker says it’s time to invest in evidence-based programs to treat mentally ill youth. This past fall we brought you a series of stories on failures in how the Northwest treats young people with serious mental health issues. Correspondent Austin Jenkins has this update from Olympia.