Mental Health

A new report out of Australia identifies specific risk factors related to the continuing global battle against dementia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Last fiscal year, the free program engaged with more than 200 youth ages 11 to 18. This year’s grants will support Kāohi’s continuation.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa mechanical engineering professor Tyler Ray speaks to HPR about new research leading to cheaper, faster sensor manufacturing, and the untapped potential of sweat.

The Conversation spoke with Diego Guerrera, a team lead and crisis counselor from Malu i Ka ‘Ulu: The Hawaiʻi Resiliency Project. Guerrera and some 23 other employees offer mental health support and counseling via a "warm line."

HART's CEO discusses next steps for Honolulu's rail system; We look closer at levels of post-pandemic utility disconnections; Malu i Ka ‘Ulu talks about psychological problems related to fire survivors living in mid-term housing; A Maui music nonprofit shares why they're closing the curtain this weekend

The online service will be provided to public school families and staff 24/7. The website has one-on-one parent coaching, virtual seminars and a therapist forum.

With the one-year mark of the Lahaina fires on Thursday, Maui disaster psychiatrist Dr. Leslie Gise shared her experiences and the long-term mental health impacts for survivors.

In the weeks following the catastrophic Lahaina fire in August 2023, retired paramedic instructor Mark Kunimune went to Maui to support those saving lives. He spoke with The Conversation about facilitating mental health resources for first responders.

Following the Lahaina fires, The Spirit Horse Ranch created the Maui Fire Relief program to give free one-hour sessions to survivors. Since then, the nonprofit has hosted nearly 1,300 sessions. HPR's Tori DeJournett visited the farm to learn more.

A UH Mānoa project that trains local farmers to help other farmers with their mental health has been recognized for its work. The Seeds of Wellbeing was funded by the state through federal funds.