Mental Health

The Arkansas Crisis Center is teaming up with UAMS researchers to analyze 20 years of crisis line records, aiming to better understand mental health trends across the state. ACC president Joshua Gonzalez says the project could inform policy, youth intervention and future crisis response efforts.

On today's show, President Barack Obama helps launch Crystal Bridges’ new speaker series in Bentonville. Also, the Arkansas Crisis Center partners with the psychiatry department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to analyze two decades of call and text distress line records.

Arkansas recently certified 86 chaplains to be stationed in police departments across the state. Chris Clem, PhD., is director of research and planning with the Arkansas Department of Public Safety with the Arkansas State Police, which led the chaplaincy program, speaks with Ozarks at Large’s Daniel Caruth.

A Bentonville-based advocacy group is hosting an educational summit and pushing for the legalization of psilocybin.

People of all ages across the region came together as the city of Fort Smith hosted a parade celebrating two hometown heroes' NBA championship win. We bring you the story in today’s show. Plus, we investigate what it means to be an influencer on a local level. Also, the latest headlines from the River Valley with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics.

The 2025 School-Based Mental Health Symposium July 30-31 will focus on empowering educators to respond to childhood trauma.

On today's show, we learn how educators are addressing childhood trauma at an upcoming mental health symposium. We also speak with a man who has received a second chance and wants to extend that same opportunity to others. Plus, we remember the legacy of Pearl's Books founder, Leah Jordan.

Improving the mental health of Arkansas’ first responders is the goal of a legislative study now underway. Members of a joint legislative committee approved an interim study proposal on the subject Monday.

On today's show, we hear how the University of Arkansas donated nearly 40 tons of goods to local nonprofits. Plus, how to teach your son about fascism. Also, a rundown of the live music across the region.

The Arkansas Crisis Center is hosting The Last Laugh: Dark Comedy for a Cause at JJ’s Live in Fayetteville this Friday. All proceeds go to the center and their 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani spoke with Ally Delle, director of development at the Arkansas Crisis Center and the host of the show, about why comedy can be an important part of mental health.