Articles tagged as: mental health
January 3, 2023
What will lawmakers likely look at in education for the upcoming session?
Key leaders in education have several legislative priorities for the upcoming session -- including a focus on mental health, making high school more relevant and pushing early literacy and early learning in schools.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2022
A celebration of life for an Indianapolis musician killed by IMPD response to mental health call
The life and talent of Herman Whitfield III were remembered at a Saturday service. About 100 people came out for the celebration of life on what would have been Whiltield’s 40th birthday.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2022
Jim Irsay is on a mission to spread mental health awareness
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who has publicly battled alcoholism and addiction, has made it a personal mission to help break down barriers surrounding mental health.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2022
Nearly 1,000 local, state and justice system leaders gather for first Mental Health Summit
Nearly 1,000 people met in Indianapolis Friday for what Chief Justice Loretta Rush called a sign of hope for the state -- the first Indiana Mental Health Summit.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2022
Faith leaders call for statewide mental health crisis care
Community members are calling for statewide mental health crisis care ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2022
Indiana's mental health care systems need more funding
The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission has released findings of a two-year study that shows the state’s mental health care systems are in need of increased funding, programs and staff.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022
Mental health advocates warn about the dangers of college binge drinking
Mental health advocates are warning Indiana college students about the dangers of binge drinking and its link to poor mental health.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2022
City leaders propose $2M for mental health response team in 2023 budget
Indianapolis city officials plan to include more mental health response resources in the 2023 city-county operating budget.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2022
‘It takes a lot of energy and will’: Parents of Herman Whitfield III open up about son’s in-custody death
Gladys Whitfield and Herman Whitfield Jr., have spent the last four months standing at podiums and microphones, beside friends and family and strangers, hoping what happened to their son doesn't slip out of the public's consciousness.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2022
Why is it hard to get more beds for more people who need them?
Indianapolis needs more supportive housing – to transition out of addiction, or to live with access to mental health support – but some neighbors don’t want it in their backyards. There are zoning hurdles too.
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