Articles tagged as: mental health
November 13, 2023
Gun violence survivors may hesitate to seek mental health care despite trauma, new study found
Survivors of nonfatal shootings do not always seek professional mental health help despite trauma, according to a new study. Stigma and fear of getting in trouble are some of the reasons why.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2023
To improve law enforcement interactions, communities look to crisis intervention, resource mapping
Some counties are looking for new ways to improve interactions between law enforcement and people experiencing a mental health crisis. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is coordinating with local advisory councils to provide crisis intervention training and resource mapping.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2023
Bike riding in middle school may boost mental health, study finds
Middle school can be a challenging time and it turns out bike riding may help. Researchers found students who took part in a 6 to 8 week cycling class reported having a more positive outlook on life.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2023
Health care providers say legal system collaboration key to address substance use, mental health
Health care providers are advocating for more collaboration with lawyers, judges and others in the legal system to provide support for people with substance use and mental health issues. Providers said building community resources into the legal system could support treatment and recovery and help divert patients from jails and prisons.
Read MoreOctober 16, 2023
State officials point to broadband as rural leaders work to improve mental health services
Many Hoosiers dont have adequate access to mental health services. The lieutenant governor said broadband plays an important role in addressing barriers to access for rural communities.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2023
New mental health clinic aims to support Black residents
A local organization on the near northwest side ofIndianapolis recently opened a new mental health clinic called the Morningstar Afrocentric Wellness Center. The goal is to reach people who may otherwise not seek services due to the challenges of finding a therapist of color.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2023
IMPD releases video of officer who fatally shot man outside northwest home
The fatal shooting came after officers visited the same home five times on the weekend of Aug. 25-27.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2023
Farm-based activities can support mental wellness. Why aren't there more care farms in the U.S.?
Care farms are agricultural places for people with physical or mental health challenges to process their emotions, while performing farming tasks and working with animals. Its a popular concept in Europe that hasnt gained as much traction in the United States yet. But a new national network hopes to change that.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2023
Indiana girls are more sad than ever. This group wants to fix that.
A recent report from the Girl Coalition of Indiana found that in 2022, nearly half of middle and high school girls experienced depression.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2023
A new team is responding to mental health calls in Indianapolis – without police
The Clinician-led Community Response Team is deployed across the city’s downtown district. There are no police or members of law enforcement on the team, an arrangement that has never existed in Indianapolis before.
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