Research
Opportunities for expanding school-based mental health interventions
Targeted interventions anchored within a comprehensive multi-tiered system of supports framework are crucial to the well-being of youth in our state.
Read MoreData snapshot: Methamphetamine in Oklahoma
The co-use of methamphetamine and opioids (including fentanyl) has resulted in a significant increase in overdose deaths involving both substances in Oklahoma.
Read MoreA primer on 988 in Oklahoma
The rollout of 988 in Oklahoma coincides with the launch of a comprehensive crisis response system that includes mobile crisis responders and in-person emergency centers.
Read MoreAging and mental health in Oklahoma
As Oklahoma’s population ages, the need for effective behavioral health systems and services for older Oklahomans will continue increasing.
Read MoreSupporting first responder mental wellness
First responders have experienced rising mental distress, with implications for the future of these professions and safety in Oklahoma.
Read MoreSuicide prevention in primary care
To become a leader in suicide prevention, Oklahoma must ensure widespread screening, early intervention protocols, and provider training in primary and general healthcare settings.
Read MoreChildren’s mental health research series: Prevention and early intervention
In this report, we examine the current state of Oklahoma’s array of promotion, prevention, and early intervention services.
Read MoreUnderstanding and addressing veteran suicide
This report provides a comprehensive review of veteran suicide in Oklahoma and an assessment of the mental health services and systems available to Oklahoma veterans.
Read MoreChildren’s mental health research series: Intensive and crisis services
Amid rising need, we examine opportunities and gaps in the treatment system for children's mental health crises.
Read MoreChildren's mental health
Already increasing before 2020, the number of children and youth struggling with poor mental health in Oklahoma has surged during the pandemic.
Read MoreTry selecting a different category to see the latest research and analysis from Healthy Minds.
Sign up for the Healthy Minds newsletter
Receive regular updates on mental health policy, research, and news.