Over-the-counter antidepressants aren’t backed by the same research as prescription medications, but they can help ease mild to moderate symptoms of depression.

The Arizona Board of Regents announced Thursday it will allocate $30 million to support the development of the AZ Healthy Tomorrow initiative, a statewide effort to address shortages in the healthcare workforce.

A new statewide hotline will connect health care providers directly to psychiatrists to facilitate consultations about a patient’s mental health.

Researchers are defining long COVID and exploring the underlying cause and consequences of the disease that is affecting millions of people.