2026 Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest open for entries to raise awareness of youth mental health

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

The New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) is now welcoming submissions for the eighth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. From now until April 26, students in grades 5 to 12 are invited to share original creative pieces that express their experiences with mental health. Magnify Voices, a CSoC initiative, aims to elevate youth voices, reduce stigma and inspire meaningful change in support of youth mental health.

Back-to-school crisis: Are New Hampshire students getting the support they deserve?

Friday, August 29, 2025

As families across New Hampshire settle into the new school year, one crisis continues to loom — and it doesn’t wait for the first bell. Cuts to mental health programs and special education supports are leaving students without the help they need – and that affects every child, every classroom and every family.

From crisis to handcuffs: Why are police arresting instead of helping the mentally ill?

Monday, July 14, 2025Monday, July 14, 2025

Mental illness isn’t a crime, but too often, law enforcement treats it like one. I recently watched a body cam video of a woman being arrested – not for committing a violent offense, but because she took her prescribed medication the wrong way. Instead of swallowing it, she snorted it, which led to paranoia and psychotic behavior. As she became increasingly agitated, officers repeatedly questioned her instead of calling for mental health professionals. The longer they delayed, the worse she got, ultimately spitting at them out of distress.

Mission Zero: No Adults Waiting in Emergency Departments for Psychiatric Placement

Saturday, December 7, 2024

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and New Hampshire Hospital announce that on Friday, December 6, 2024, there were no adults in hospital emergency departments (ED) waiting for inpatient psychiatric treatment. This marks the first time since DHHS began collecting data on the waitlist nearly four years ago (February 2021) that zero has been achieved.

Nov. 21: ‘Beyond the Screen’ wraps up series on positive mental health for NH youth

Friday, November 8, 2024

On November 21, 6:30 p.m. at the NH Institute of Politics, Saint Anselm College the third event in the three-part series will include an expert led discussion on how we can work together to make necessary changes to how we deal with smart phones in our schools.

Nonprofit offers free PTSD treatment for veterans

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A New Hampshire nonprofit organization is working to eliminate PTSD for as many sufferers as possible—particularly those in public service.

Remembering a friend with the Fisher Cats

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

After the threat of storms passed by Delta Dental Stadium on Saturday—prompting a cautionary half-hour delay in the start time—it was an idyllic summer night to take in a baseball game.

SIM Workshop takeaway: Solutions needed for housing those in court system with mental illness, addiction

Saturday, June 15, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch on March 27 released a comprehensive report produced as a result of the recent Sequential Intercept Mapping or SIM workshop that took place at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, focusing on the Hillsborough County North region.

Mental illness ‘doesn’t have to overtake you’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, June 4, 2023

As Lisa Barndollar was leaving a receptionist job five years ago, she asked her boss of a year and a half if she would have hired her had she known Barndo

Free Webinar: Transitioning from adolescent to adult behavioral services in New Hampshire

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

This transition is a big milestone for which many families and young adults feel unprepared – let us help you to feel more ready. Webinar 3-4 p,m, followed by Q&A session 4-4:30 p.m.

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