Mental Health

Studies from around the world show social media use is continuing to rise among older people. But a recent study in South Korea is raising some questions about one particular impact. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Two grants from the National Institutes of Health will allow a critical post-wildfire University of Hawai'i study to continue and expand.

Dr. Holly Scanes, director of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors in Mililani, explains how they serve veterans during Suicide Prevention Month.

Handling the constant storms and disasters; Honolulu takes part in Youth Climate Action Fund; Volcano Minute; Lahaina resident's mail woes; Director Destin Daniel Cretton talks Maui film lab

Two major storms have hit Hawaiʻi since the spring, and others have come close. Structural damage has been extensive in places, but the entire state has shared another experience: disaster fatigue.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Amithea Love explains a new pilot program to ease the state's mental health physician shortage on Kauaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Island.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Amithea Love explains a new pilot program to ease the state’s mental health physician shortage; HPR speaks with Hele Rolls food truck owners and America's Got Talent duo Nyjah Rhythm and Zyah Rhythm.

Community psychiatrist Dr. Chad Koyanagi spoke with HPR’s Lillian Tsang about his career and being recognized with a top honor.

Vassilis Syrmos, the new Chancellor of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, speaks with HPR about his new role; Honolulu street psychiatrist Chad Koyanagi shares his story helping those suffering on the streets.

University of Hawai’i researchers were awarded over $2 million to support the next phase of a Maui wildfire study. The Maui Learnings to Overcome Adversities study examines long-term impacts of the 2023 wildfires and seeks to improve post-disaster well-being.