Articles tagged as: mental health
May 17, 2017
Law Enforcement Mental Health Bill From Donnelly, Young Passes Senate
The bipartisan legislation, authored by Indiana Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young, cleared the U.S. Senate with a unanimous vote.
Read MoreApril 24, 2017
Donnelly, Young Push Law Enforcement Mental Health Bill
Legislation introduced by Joe Donnelly and Todd Young would include resources to train mental health providers on the specific challenges officers face.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2017
Proposed Health Law Worries Mental Health And Addiction Treatment Advocates
The law would not require Medicaid to cover mental health and substance use treatment.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2017
City Picks Southeast Side Plot For Justice Center Project
After months of review, the mayor and his team recommend building the facility where the old Citizens Energy coke plant was located, southeast of downtown Indy.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2017
Psychiatrist Writes Guide For Caregivers On Senior Mental Health
A new book co-written by an Indiana scientist provides diagnostic tools and scenarios for care providers to help identify mental health problems in seniors.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2016
Donnelly Turns Focus To Veteran Mental Health
Senator Joe Donnelly says he's worked for years to address the mental health of active-duty servicemembers, and he's now shifting his focus to veterans.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2016
Signed Out Of Prison But Not Signed Up For Health Insurance
Most of the state prison systems in the places that expanded Medicaid under Obamacare have come up short on enrolling exiting inmates, despite the fact that many of them are chronically ill.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2016
Hospital Companions Can Ease Isolation For Older People
Loneliness and social isolation can affect health for the worse. So a California hospital is training volunteers to provide companionship and friendly assistance.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2016
Mental Health Platform Issue In Race For District 26 Seat
Unlike many races this fall, this one has remained focused on the issues, with consistent civility between the candidates. That's left more time for talk of mental health care improvements.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2016
Drug Use, Lack of Access Land Indiana At The Bottom Of State Mental Health Rankings
Experts say more people are seeking treatment just as the number of mental health professionals in Indiana is dwindling.
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