With mental health conditions among adults on the rise, Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) launched an awareness campaign to educate and inform audiences about depression and the importance of seeking screening. In fact, among F&CS clients, approximately one out of every two clients, or 56%, are diagnosed with depression. In adults 18 and over, 65%…
The 2021 Children’s Mental Health Report examines the growing body of research on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health, including the results of a survey of thousands of parents conducted by the Child Mind Institute. To download report in Spanish (Español) here. CMHR-2021-FINAL
During the last year, Marshall (Family & Children’s Services client) has had medical problems which landed him in and out of the hospital without a real diagnosis. He lost his job during the process and was struggling to pay medical bills, take care of his basic needs and was forced to decrease his blood pressure…
For millions of families, this fall is not only back-to-school time but back-to-work time too. Kids are expected to be in the classroom full-time, and many parents who’ve been working remotely will be returning to the office at least part-time. It’s good news for kids whose schooling has been disrupted — undermining both mental health…
Pam is a single mom with four children. She heard about the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors (GTAR) Backpacks for Kids event from her Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) case worker. But she lives far away and does not have a car. Pam was sad. She really wanted to attend because she knew how special…
