#Hawaii Mental Health

Mānoa: Food insecurity a major driver of mental health challenges in Hawaiʻi, study finds

Food insecurity is a key driver of poor mental health in Hawaiʻi, according to a new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.

America’s Health Rankings gives Hawaiʻi high marks for public health

Hawaiʻi ranked eighth best among the states in key health measures, according to America’s Health Rankings 2024 Annual Report. While Hawaiʻi has maintained its status as one of the nation’s healthiest states, the latest ranking is a drop from sixth place in 2023.

State awarded $11.99M grant to improve children’s mental health services statewide

The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division has been awarded an $11.99 million system of care improvement grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Suicide Prevention Month 2021 Maui Events and Activities Start Wednesday

Over the course of September, Mental Health America of Hawai`i, E Ola Hou Prevent Suicide Maui County Task Force, MEO and other Maui organizations are hosting a line-up of events and activities surrounding mental health.

‘One-Stop Shop’ Behavioral Health Dashboard Launched by State and UH

In time for Mental Health Awareness Month, a new data dashboard tracking behavioral health has been launched to provide key information and statistics on substance use, homelessness and mental health in Hawai‘i.

Ige Signs 18 Bills in Tuesday’s Signing Ceremonies

Gov. David Ige signed a series of bills into law on Tuesday, ranging from kupuna care, homelessness and mental health, traffic safety, elections and health.