Well-Being

Psychiatrist Erick Messias stands outside the soon-to-be opened behavioral health urgent care clinic near SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital. "W'eve been living as a nation in a mental-health crisis," he said.

Health care systems collaborate to identify and address community health needs in St. Louis

Emily Woodbury

The chief community health officer at SSM Health hopes that a joint effort by local hospital systems will result in improved health outcomes in St. Louis.

Yoga and sound baths, led here by Anna Ortiz-Aragon, have been a regular component of the Soul Spa Collective's Self-Care Sundays series held at St. Louis Artworks.

Health, Science & Environment

New self-care series prioritizes creativity and community to promote wellness

Ulaa Kuziez

Soul Spa Collective, a new wellness group, is promoting self-care practices that prioritize community connection.

Matt Grawitch (at left), director of strategic research for SLU’s School for Professional Studies, and Dena Bubrick-Tranen, a therapist with Middle Way Counseling and Consulting, offered insights on dealing with difficult work environments.

Health, Science & Environment

Labeled ‘toxic’ or not, a difficult work environment can take a lasting toll, say St. Louis experts

Evie Hemphill

Ever felt stuck in a problematic job situation? You’re not alone.The #MeToo movement has led to increased awareness and empowerment around issues of…

On Tuesday’s show, local experts (from left) Amy Bertschausen, Elizabeth Sergel and Dixie Meyer discussed loneliness and its increasing impact across generations.

Health, Science & Environment

Growing loneliness epidemic speaks to ‘the difference between connecting and belonging’

Evie Hemphill

A recent survey of more than 20,000 U.S. adults suggests that most Americans struggle with an emotional state of loneliness, and it’s an issue that has…