mental health

The Trump administration slashed then restored roughly $2 billion dollars in grants to mental health and addiction programs – all within the span of about 24 hours. Susan Stearns with the National Alliance on Mental Health Illness in New Hampshire spoke about the organization’s experience and what’s next for mental health funding in the state.

NAMI New Hampshire and the Concord and Manchester school districts received letters late Tuesday announcing the termination of their grants. A White House official said less than 24 hours later that those cuts would be reversed.

The exact causes of seasonal depression are not completely understood, but some scientists say a lack of access to seasonal activities can contribute to depression symptoms.

While it remains unclear if and how the July order signed by President Trump will take shape in New Hampshire, advocates say it could also change approaches to mental illness and substance use treatment.

The Philbrook Adult Transitional Housing Facility in Concord helps individuals reintegrate into the community after an involuntary emergency admission due to a mental health crisis.

This is part of a series of stories about people in New Hampshire working to improve maternal health.

Area mental health leaders will also advocate for suicide barriers to be installed on the three bridges connecting New Hampshire and Maine.

Since May 2023, the state has been working to comply with a court order requiring it to end so-called “ER boarding.”

The bill also instructs the state Insurance Department to examine barriers to sustainability for New Hampshire maternity wards.

Following President Trump's immigration crackdown, Mayrena Guerrero has sensed a lot of fear and alarm from her clients. She advises people to plan and carve out ways to have some sense of peace.