Articles tagged as: mental health care
December 17, 2021
Mental health worsened during pandemic, but fewer college students reached out for help
National studies show mental health challenges have increased because of the coronavirus pandemic -- and more so in college-age people. But, college counseling centers saw a decline in those seeking services at the same time.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2021
Assessment and Intervention Center prepares for Community Justice Campus opening
The Assessment and Intervention Center, part of Marion County's new Community Justice Campus, opened one year ago. The AIC is a clinic for people with mental health or substance abuse problems, including those who may have encountered law enforcement. It was created to divert more people with those health problems away from the criminal justice system.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2021
Irsay family donates $3M for IU mental health institute
The Irsay family is donating $3 million to Indiana University for a new research institute on the Bloomington campus that will focus on addressing the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Read MoreJuly 4, 2021
A Child Mental Health Fix Takes Early Action, More Help. Here Are 7 Ideas.
More psychologists and social workers in schools. Early screening. Loan forgiveness for child psychiatrists serving rural areas. Fixing a strained system will take time. But COVID stimulus funds can speed up efforts across the Midwest.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2021
Overburdened Children's Mental Health Professionals Feel COVID's Strain
Months long waitlists, out-of-pocket costs and a burgeoning mental health crisis is pushing care out of reach for some families.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2021
Emergency Rooms Confront ‘Tidal Wave Of Sadness’ Among Young Patients
Hospital ERs are being upended by a surge of children and adolescents in mental distress during COVID. Staff bring in snacks or queue up Netflix to keep them occupied as they seek beds in psychiatric centers. Private insurance can make the task harder.
Read MoreJune 12, 2021
How A Hospital And A School District Teamed Up To Help Kids In Emotional Crisis
A growing number of kids struggle with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. A new way of linking hospitals and schools may be the key to getting more of them help.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
Young Adults Face Roadblocks To Access Mental Health Care
Reaching adulthood brings new challenges new jobs, school, relationships and that can affect a young person's mental health. But navigating the health care system to get help with that is often not easy.
Read MoreApril 23, 2021
Accessing Emergency Mental Health Care In Indiana Often Challenging
In the aftermath of mass shootings, observers often point to mental health services as a solution to prevention. But accessing treatment remains out of reach for many in Indiana and nationwide, and the limitations of this kind of emergency behavioral health care are not well understood.
Read MoreJune 24, 2020
Are Children's Mental Health Services Falling Short During COVID-19?
Even before COVID-19, the U.S. had a lot of catching up to do for children's mental health. This year, the CDC predicts the country will only meet 65 percent of the demand for child psychiatrists. And Iowa has one of the lowest rates per capita in the country.
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