mental health

Since opening its doors July 30, 2024, UK HealthCare’s Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing unit (EmPATH) at Eastern State Hospital, has already helped more than 1,800 people get the help they need. Dr. Greg talks with Lindsey Jasinski, Ph.D., chief administrative officer at ESH about the mission and goals of the facility.

This week health care providers and donors cut the ribbon on the new Behavioral Health Unit at Kentucky Children’s Hospital. As Karyn Czar reports the 17-bed inpatient space is designed to meet the unique needs of children and adolescents who would benefit from more intensive mental and behavioral health interventions.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A mother and father who lost their youngest son to suicide are urging other parents, educators, and health professionals to watch for…