Articles tagged as: mental health
May 3, 2019
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up: School Safety Bills
After two school shootings in Indiana last year, lawmakers and Governor Eric Holcomb called school safety a top priority.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2019
Jail Overcrowding Exacerbates Problems For Those With Mental Illnesses
The National Alliance for Mental Illness says about two million people with mental illnesses are booked into jails every year. The problem is especially big in Indiana, where many jails are housing far more inmates than they are supposed to.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2019
IPS Hosts Emotional Training Workshops for Teachers, Admin
The workshops were designed to help teachers address students with traumatic experiences like food insecurity, physical and sexual abuse, and substance abuse.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2019
How Two Professors Are Helping Students Cope With Violence
Dr. Wanda Thruston and Dr. Barb Pierce are examining what they call a "wicked problem" -helping children deal with trauma and violence.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2019
Prisoners With Mental Illness Still Waiting For Treatment
A federal judge has ruled that the Illinois Department of Corrections' care for inmates with mental illness remains "grossly insufficient" and "extremely poor."
Read MoreDecember 20, 2018
Experts Offer Tips For Coping With Holiday Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. There's even such thing as a "good" level of stress that keeps us going. But severe stress can interfere with day-to-day living.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2018
Monastery Helps People Cope With Grief During Holidays
During the holiday season, Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a place of healing as some of the monks help people cope with their grief.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2018
A Conversation About Mental Health And School Safety
WFYI education reporter Carter Barrett spoke with Brooke Lawson, the mental health coordinator at HSE schools, about the connect between mental health and school safety.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2018
Panel Talks Mental Health And Addiction In Indiana
In recent years Indiana agencies have expanded treatment and recovery services, increased Medicaid coverage and provided school based support.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2018
Prevention Program Puts Mental Health First
A new substance abuse prevention program in Indiana aims to address the risk of addiction through personality assessment.
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