mental health
Out in the Cold (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
An Arkansas snow day is a rare occasion, best to enjoy it when you can. read more >
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Brian Hyatt Mental Fitness Hearing Set in Fraud Case
A mental evaluation for Brian Hyatt is set to be reveal Jan. 12 and will finally determine whether he is fit to stand trial. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
New Arkansas Startup Tackles Law School Burnout With AI Tools
The new platform is set to provide much needed relief and assistance for law students everywhere. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Leading With Intention: A Blueprint for Workplace Wellness
Health doesn’t start and end at the gym or the doctor’s office. read more >
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Promotions & New Hires at UAMS, ASU & Bank OZK (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers include leadership changes in health care, higher education, banking and nonprofit organizations. read more >
![Attorney Chad Green once practiced in the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock. Now he is facing a charge of robbery there, after pepper spraying an armored car guard and getting shot in 2024. [file PHOTO]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_8796_opt-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Defense Attorney Seeks Damages Over Shooting After Alleged Psychosis Episode
Chad Green is suing Loomis after a psychotic episode led to a violent confrontation with an armored car guard, resulting in him being shot and facing felony charges. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Alone on an Island (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
Shifting mindset and seeking support are the best ways to deal with your emotions as a business owner. read more >
UAMS Receives $600K Grant for Women’s Mental Health Fellowship
UAMS has received a grant from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin to support a women’s mental health fellowship. read more >
It Starts at the Top (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Fostering a workplace culture that values mental health starts with a look inward. read more >
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State Panel Endorses $30M Plan for Mental Health Services
The proposal includes a 24-hour call center, the creation of mobile crisis teams and new training for first responders. read more >
State Partners With UAMS on $9.5M Mental Health Grant Program
The funds will implement a mental health and behavioral health collaborative care model at 36 clinics and health centers across the state. read more >
Assessing Mental Health Services for Employees (Editorial)
Now’s a good time for business leaders to evaluate what mental health services are available for you employees. read more >
Working to Solve a Mental Health Crisis
Since the start of the pandemic, the mental health crisis in Arkansas has become worse, mental health experts told Arkansas Business. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Aresh Assadi Named Head of UA Little Rock Counseling Services
In Assadi's new role, he'll be responsible for providing a safe, supportive and confidential environment for student counseling needs and for providing mental health programming to the campus. read more >
UAMS Partners With Arkansas Children’s on Kids’ Mental Health Program
The program, called Children of Arkansas Mental Health in Primary Care, is funded by $2.2 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. read more >
More Big Donors Supporting And Discussing Mental Health
It hasn't always been easy for fundraisers to bring up topics like depression or suicide with rich donors — but that might be changing. read more >
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6 Tips for Mental Health In the Workplace (Dr. Joe Thompson Commentary)
According to a KFF analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 37% of American adults — more than 1 in 3 — reported in a 2020 survey that they had experienced one or more poor mental health days in the past 30 days. read more >
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Task Force Seeks to Meet Growing Need for Mental Health Care
As Arkansans are seeking more mental health services but are having difficulty finding providers, an Arkansas legislative task force is studying the problem. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
States of Mind (Jean Block Commentary)
Amid a rash of shootings and other tragic news, business leaders should encourage their human resources departments to share mental health resources with their staffs. read more >
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Arkansas Rural Health Partnership Expands Mental Health Outreach
More than 580 people received training from the nonprofit last year. read more >
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