Local man, Charlie Hardin, missing since December 5th in Twin Falls. Family seeks community help to locate him. Urgent assistance needed to bring him home.
Mental health issues plague a massive number of people worldwide. A recent United States report has grouped the state of Idaho among the worst in the nation for assistance with such health problems.
While this store offers some amazing products, the purpose and the story behind the place is what will take your breath away and is what the store is all about.
Sometimes people need a boost but we don’t know how to help. Sometimes we are the people that need help but don’t know how to ask. Breaking through our own barriers of emotion and self-doubt to ask for or to give help is vital.
This week, many in the Magic Valley took to social media to commend the unknown individual(s) who taped a sign near the Perrine Bridge that read, "You R Needed, You R Loved." It was a beautiful gesture, and every single person who commented on the Facebook post shared earlier in the week was moved by it.
Youth suicide in Idaho isn't as predominant as it is in other states such as Wyoming, New Mexico, and Alaska, but self-inflicted, teenage mortality is still a major problem in the Gem State.
I do believe that people open themselves up to depression through social media interaction. I think the recurring instances of worldwide suicide caused by these types of interactions is solid evidence for the case, but there are those that don't internalize results from their interactions online to such an extent.
In Idaho, 40 percent of adults reported symptoms of depression or anxiety. If you are one of those people, or you know someone or your child is someone, this is for you.
People seem more open to sharing their feelings and struggles. And, equally as important: people are open to listening and supporting those who are having issues.
The Twin Falls School District made the announcement that school will start back up on August 16th and this year they are offering counseling for students. The school district said they are aiming to address student mental health and support families in the community.
September is National Suicide Awareness Month so we did some digging on how Idaho ranked in suicide mortality rate. The stats were shocking and many may not even realize how much of a problem it is in our state.
A state report says that an Idaho treatment center that houses adults with severe mental health and developmental issues was chronically understaffed for half of this year.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Unless you’ve experienced it yourself or know someone who has, you may not realize that Mother Nature’s mood swings can cause some people to feel overwhelmed.