Girls between the ages of 5-17 who live in Indiana are more likely to live in poverty, have emotional issues or be obese than others around the nation.

While treatment for the disease is relatively straightforward, the communication between insurers and providers can be riddled with clerical errors and prone to delays.

The new program is a partnership between the Indiana National Guard, Fairbanks Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Community Health Network.

Fishers has been working on a comprehensive plan to improve mental health awareness, treatment and reduce stigma.

The annual Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks Indiana 35th in the nation when it comes to children's health.

Hundreds attended the event sponsored the Indiana University Institute of Psychiatric Research and Mental Health America of Indiana.

Nine cities and more than a dozen businesses and nonprofits pledged to destigmatize mental illness and increase access to services.

The bipartisan legislation, authored by Indiana Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young, cleared the U.S. Senate with a unanimous vote.

Legislation introduced by Joe Donnelly and Todd Young would include resources to train mental health providers on the specific challenges officers face.

The law would not require Medicaid to cover mental health and substance use treatment.