Articles tagged as: mental health
May 28, 2020
FSSA Chief: Mental Health Issues Up Amid Virus Outbreak
Indiana is experiencing more substance use disorders and other mental health issues amid the coronavirus outbreak, the state's human services chief said Wednesday.
Read MoreMay 26, 2020
COVID-19 Crisis Puts Pressure On Farmers' Mental Health
Studies have found the rates of mental illness and suicide are higher for farmers. They work long hours, have limited social contact and are at the mercy of factors such as weather. Now, as bankruptcies of family farms rise significantly in the Midwest and across the nation, the COVID-19 pandemic is creating even greater challenges to their livelihood -- and mental health.
Read MoreMay 11, 2020
COVID-19 Is Triggering Mental Health Crisis, Experts Say
Dozens of national organizations raised concerns to Congress that the U.S. is unprepared to handle what may be a mental health crisis.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Natural Disasters Are Bad For Mental Health. Tell Us Your Story.
Scientists say weather-related disasters lead to increased rates of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, but little is known about how widespread these issues may be, or how effectively federal, state and local agencies respond to the mental health needs of disaster survivors.
Read MoreApril 26, 2020
IPS To Offer 'Self-Care' Tips For Parents During Pandemic
A free 45-minute webinar set for 4 p.m. Monday will focus on what parents can do for their own mental-health and to take care of themselves.
Read MoreApril 16, 2020
Mind Over Pandemic: How Mental Health Professionals Are Adapting Amid Crisis
In light of orders to stay at home and avoid close, prolonged contact with other people, counseling facilities have had to close their doors to in-person sessions. Which means, much like the rest of us, mental health professionals have had to adapt to continue to provide care.
Read MoreApril 16, 2020
Recovery Resources Adapt To COVID-19 Social Distancing, 'Stay-At-Home' Orders
The COVID-19 crisis disrupted life for everyone. But it's a unique challenge for Hoosiers with a substance use disorder.
Read MoreApril 15, 2020
Study: People With Less Trust In Others More Likely To Experience Depression In COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study from the Pew Research Center links Americans emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic to their trust in others, finding that those with less interpersonal trust were more likely to experience bouts of anxiety, depression and loneliness.
Read MoreApril 6, 2020
Purdue Prof Explains How Astronauts Cope With Isolation
Purdue professor Marshall Porterfield worked at NASA, teaching astronauts about living in restricted environments such as the International Space Station. The skills are surprisingly transferable to Indiana's stay-at-home order.
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