MS Dept. of Mental Health reminds residents help is available as Mental Health Awareness Month ends
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is reminding people that help is available as Mental Health Awareness Month comes to…
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State Department of Health launches website to expand access to mental health resources
The Mississippi Department of Health has launched a new online tool to help people find behavioral health resources across the state. The website,…
Governor Reeves announces federal funding to expand youth mental health services
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says…
Mindful Monday: Supporting Those With Mental Health Issues
Kay Daneault with the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi explains the mission of non-profit, programs and resources available locally and offers advice on dealing…
Mindful Mondays - MHSM Drop-in Center
News 25 Morning Anchor Chloe Carter, sat down with the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi's Drop-In Center Coordinator Connie Lee to discuss the programs available for adults with mental illness.
Mental Health Assoc. of South MS Seeking Donations for Homeless
No bathroom. No kitchen. Nothing. For many in our community who live with mental illness and are unsheltered, this is their daily reality. Often, these circumstances arise from trauma - job loss, illness, divorce. Most of us are only one paycheck…
Mindful Mondays: Keeping mental health in mind during the holidays
With the holiday season starting, we at WXXV are starting a weekly segment called Mindful Mondays. Our first guest is Ricky Johnson, a board member with the Mental…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System discusses services offered for military service members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services…
New Mississippi law aims to limit jailing of people awaiting mental health treatment. Is it working?
By GWEN DILWORTH/Mississippi Today Officials say a new Mississippi law to decrease the number of people being jailed solely because they need mental health treatment has led to fewer people with serious mental illness detained in jails – but the data…
Chamber Spotlight - Pause Pain & Wellness
Our Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member spotlight for October is on Pause Pain & Wellness Medical Cannabis Clinic in Gulfport. The clinic offers screenings for medical marijuana cards, pain…
Mental health tips for children
WXXV News 25 invited Gulfport Behavioral CEO Dean Doty to talk about mental health tips for children ahead of the school year. Doty said one thing parents can do to prepare…
Mississippi Department of Mental Health launching mental health app
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has launched a mental health mobile app. This new app provides quick access to mental health resources and support. Users can…
Singing River Health Systems hosts Reputation Reset: Entering the Mental Health Era panel
Singing River Health System held a discussion on tackling mental health at the Hard Rock Casino and Resort this morning. Singing River hosted…
Mental Health Summit focuses on awareness, validating students
Students in Pascagoula and Gautier, along with community leaders, gathered this morning for a mental health summit to address the mental health crisis affecting our schools and communities. The keynote speaker, Emma Benoit, spoke…
Harrison County Library holds mental health training
Harrison County Library System is invested in educating the public on youth mental health first aid. The library system is holding a series of youth mental health first aid…
Organization provides resources during Mental Health Awareness Luncheon
Catholic Charities Incorporated of Jackson was in Gulfport today spreading mental health awareness at its annual luncheon. Through its kinship program, Catholic Charities offered resources and information to…
Pascagoula police officers completing mental health crisis training
Pascagoula police are training their officers to handle not only crime, but mental health situations they may come across to better serve their community. The training, offered through…
Youth Mental Health First Aid classes set for Saturday at Pine Lake Baptist Church
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is hosting first aid classes this weekend geared toward youth mental health. The class is…
Veterans eligible for free mental health care
Beginning today, all U.S. military veterans in suicidal crisis are eligible for free care at any VA or private facility. Unlike for most other medical benefits, veterans do not…
Don't Worry Be Happy event coming up in July
AMR's Charles Wise and his therapy dog Tucker visited WXXV to talk about the Mental Health Association's event coming up in July, "Don't Worry, Be Happy."
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it is a month set aside to bring people together to show support and efforts for those who suffer from mental disorders and…
Bill heading to Governor’s desk implements new hotline number for mental health crisis
A bill headed to the governor’s desk implements a new number to call during a mental health crisis. 988, pretty soon those experiencing…
EBCC hosts mental health first aid training
The East Biloxi Community collaborative partnered with the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi to host their second mental health first aid training. This event gave community members free training on how to recognize mental health symptoms and how to…
State asks to delay order that it create mental health plan
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The state of Mississippi intends to appeal a federal judge's ruling that it come up with a plan detailing how it will work to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of people with mental illness. Earlier…