Articles tagged as: mental health
December 17, 2021
Mental health worsened during pandemic, but fewer college students reached out for help
National studies show mental health challenges have increased because of the coronavirus pandemic -- and more so in college-age people. But, college counseling centers saw a decline in those seeking services at the same time.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2021
Assessment and Intervention Center prepares for Community Justice Campus opening
The Assessment and Intervention Center, part of Marion County's new Community Justice Campus, opened one year ago. The AIC is a clinic for people with mental health or substance abuse problems, including those who may have encountered law enforcement. It was created to divert more people with those health problems away from the criminal justice system.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2021
Irsay family donates $3M for IU mental health institute
The Irsay family is donating $3 million to Indiana University for a new research institute on the Bloomington campus that will focus on addressing the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2021
People go to libraries for more than books. That’s why some are hiring social workers.
Libraries play a central role in many communities, providing books and information and helping people navigate challenges. Increasingly, those challenges are beyond the scope of what librarians are trained to handle like housing insecurity and mental illness. To meet the need, some libraries are hiring social workers.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2021
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions offers training for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
An aging population is producing a growing number of Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses in the state. These increasing numbers have prompted first year students at the IU School of Medicine in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne to attend training seminars for caring for patients with these diseases.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2021
Indiana receives $500K grant to help with farm stress
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Indiana Rural Health Association and Purdue Extension to reduce mental health stigma in farm communities and connect people to stress assistance programs.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2021
Wheeler Mission's Center for Women and Children Opens
Wheeler Mission’s new Center for Women and Children is open to offer assistance and support for women experiencing trauma and abuse.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2021
Veteran Hoosier Living With Mental Illness Wins NAMI National Board Seat
Ray Lay, a 66-year-old Black veteran Hoosier, was recently elected to the national board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. His election gives hope that some of the most underrepresented groups will have an advocate on a national level.
Read MoreJune 30, 2021
Mental Health Crisis: Children At Breaking Point During COVID
Across the Midwest, there are not nearly enough psychiatrists, therapists or direct-care staff to treat a rising tide of young people spiraling into crisis. For these families, the strain can seem unbearable. It’s a story echoed across much of the country. This was true even before COVID-19.
Read MoreJune 15, 2021
Grants Available for Artist Restart Program, Mental Health Services
Applications for Keep Indy Creating grants are open through Aug. 22. Among the opportunities are Artist Restart Grants intended to help artists restart their careers, and grants to address mental health and wellness.
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