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12/22/2025

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251204024236.htm

Researchers found that people with anxiety disorders consistently show lower choline levels in key brain regions that regulate thinking and emotions. This biochemical difference may help explain why the brain reacts more intensely to stress in anxiety conditions. Scientists believe nutrition could p...

12/22/2025

Join Hayley for this week's Monday Lunchtime Digest!

12/20/2025

County commissioners in negotiations with Creoks Behavioral Health Services as new mental health provider

Oklahoma County negotiates with Creoks Behavioral Health Services for new mental health center, aiming to address homelessness and reduce incarceration for nonviolent offenders. Opening planned for 2026.

12/19/2025

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251214100933.htm

New research shows that your brain’s “true age” can shift dramatically depending on how you live, with optimism, restorative sleep, stress management, and strong social support acting like powerful anti-aging tools. Using advanced MRI-based brain-age estimates, scientists found that people wit...

12/18/2025

Renewal Springs Detox Announces Grand Opening in Oklahoma City

Renewal Springs Detox Center in Oklahoma City Renewal Springs in Oklahoma City A new drug and alcohol detox center prepares to serve Oklahoma and surrounding regions with medically supervised, evidence-based care for addiction. It takes courage to ask for help. Our mission is to meet that courage wi...

12/18/2025

Oklahoma mental health facility moves forward with $60 million investment for new psychiatric hospital to replace Griffin

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is purchasing a new facility to replace Griffin Memorial Hospital, funded by ARPA dollars.

12/18/2025

It's possible to get addicted to pot. Here's what to know

Doctors say it's possible to get hooked on pot. There's a widespread misconception that ma*****na is not addictive, and it's expanded as a growing number of states legalize pot.

12/17/2025

Broken Arrow therapist helps save man contemplating su***de on bridge

A Broken Arrow therapist's quick action helped save a life when she spotted someone in crisis on a bridge.

12/15/2025

Oklahoma mental health agency explores private CCBHC operator | The Journal Record

Oklahoma mental health officials issued an RFP to assess whether a private CCBHC operator could strengthen services in six areas statewide.

12/15/2025

Join Micah and Hayley as they discuss what is happening in the world of mental health and at the Oklahoma Counseling Institute! Also have a chance to win FREE CEs!