Articles tagged as: mental health
January 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.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2016
War Studies Suggest A Concussion Leaves The Brain Vulnerable To PTSD
Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are far more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder if they have suffered a concussion. The reason may be a change in the brain's fear circuits.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2016
New Neuro-Diagnostic Center Breaks Ground
The new center aims to address the need for mental health services in Indiana.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2016
Mental Health Courts Aim To Connect Instead Of Criminalize
The problem-solving court got started in Marion County in 2015 and works through multi-channels to ease recidivism for people with mental health disorders.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2016
Purdue Researchers Find Bigger Workloads Can Cause Depression, Strokes
Two Purdue University researchers prove that when the amount of work an employee has goes up, the more hours they work and the more likely they are to get injured, sick - or even die.
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