Please note: This post discusses suicide and self-harm and may be distressing for some readers. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are not alone. Help is available through the U.S. national suicide and crisis helpline—call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. ADAM’S STORY Adam Raine was a […]
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Mental Health America (MHA) has named 11 state legislators from across the country as 2025 State Legislative Champions—including three dedicated Oklahoma leaders recognized for their efforts to promote mental health equity, reduce stigma, and improve access to care in their home states. Senator Julia Kirt (D-Oklahoma City), Representative Daniel Pae (R-Lawton), and Representative Ajay Pittman
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The Executive Order issued on July 24, 2025 regarding homelessness and mental health treatment includes many directives that cause us concern. Extensive evidence has shown that when we prioritize safe and stable housing—and combine it with voluntary and personalized access to resources and treatment—homelessness can be brief and nonrecurring. Policies that criminalize homelessness only increase
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On July 24, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order on homelessness and mental health treatment, an action which raises serious concerns for those working on the front lines of housing and mental health. Among the directives are proposals that would expand the involuntary commitment of individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorder,
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In Oklahoma, hundreds of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness live in places most of us overlook: under bridges, in encampments, or even on a bus bench. For these neighbors, access to health care often feels impossible. But at Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK), we believe that health care is a human right, no matter where you
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Over 48,000 evictions were filed in Oklahoma in 2024. Whether or not these cases resulted in displacement, the harm begins the moment an eviction is filed. Evictions aren’t just legal proceedings—they are traumatic events with lasting consequences. Workers who experience an eviction are 22% more likely to lose their jobs. In the year following an
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect, connect, and amplify the critical work we do throughout Oklahoma. To mark this month, we’ve asked team members throughout our organization to share what mental health means to them—both professionally and personally. For this week’s spotlight, we’re honored to share insights from Lucinda Morte, Clinical Coordinator
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We’re proud to launch a special blog series in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout May, we’ll share personal and professional insights from team members across MHAOK, each offering a unique perspective on what mental health means to them. Today, we’re spotlighting Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about
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