Articles tagged as: mental health
August 15, 2019
Clubhouse Offers Community Healing For Veterans
Getting back to life can be difficult for anyone diagnosed with serious mental illness, including veterans. In Indiana, a new partnership gives them another option for rehabilitation in their community.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2019
New National Center Promotes Mental Health In Rural Schools
Children's mental health is a big concern as suicide and opioid addiction rates rise among teens. But in rural areas, spotting potential mental health problems among kids can often fall to teachers.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2019
Indiana Teachers Learning To Spot Suicide Warning Signs
Teachers in Indiana are learning to spot the warning signs that students might be considering killing themselves and how to help pupils cope with classmates' suicides or attempted suicides.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019
Statewide Campaign Tackles Stigma Around Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
A new statewide campaign to address stigma associated with mental illness and substance use disorders launched Monday. The "Stigma Never Helps" campaign is designed to break down barriers to treatment.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2019
Want To Prevent Gun Violence? Some States Turn To 'Red Flag' Laws
Indiana's Red Flag Law was passed in 2005 and is one of the oldest in the country. But it isn't used a lot.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2019
Why A Father Fears His Sons Mental Illness Could Lead To Deportation
Undocumented children in Illinois, five other states and the District of Columbia can receive health insurance through Medicaid, according to the National State Conference of Legislatures. But they lose coverage at age 19.
Read MoreJune 25, 2019
This Senior Center Combats Loneliness And Health Problems
Loneliness can lead to cognitive and physical decline. This is especially an issue in rural America, where older adults tend to be more isolated.
Read MoreJune 24, 2019
Aging In Rural America: The Link Between Chronic Disease and Mental Health
Rural America has some of the highest rates of chronic disease in the nation. And there's a side effect from having a chronic condition many people don't think about -- depression, anxiety and even suicide.
Read MoreJune 24, 2019
Indiana State University Board Approves Tuition Increases, Health Fee
Students voted in the spring in favor of a $75 fee to increase mental health services and prevention programming. However, the trustees approved a $40 fee.
Read MoreMay 27, 2019
Providing Student Mental Health Services: A Tale Of Two Schools
After two school shootings last year, lawmakers named mental health services in schools a top priority. Many schools across the state say they need more: more counselors, therapists, funding and support.
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