Articles tagged as: mental health
August 4, 2020
Mental Health And Substance Abuse Relationship To Crime Examined
A new analysis from the Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy examines how mental health and substance abuse influence crime on Indianapolis Near Eastside.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2020
Community Partners Not Happy With Reuben Engagement Center Decision
The Reuben Engagement Center, REC, will not re-open at its original location after changes made during the pandemic. Some say that is a mistake.
Read MoreJune 24, 2020
Are Children's Mental Health Services Falling Short During COVID-19?
Even before COVID-19, the U.S. had a lot of catching up to do for children's mental health. This year, the CDC predicts the country will only meet 65 percent of the demand for child psychiatrists. And Iowa has one of the lowest rates per capita in the country.
Read MoreJune 17, 2020
Hope Academy Set to Open in New Location
Hope Academy, a high school for students in recovery from substance-use disorders, will be in a new location in July.
Read MoreMay 28, 2020
FSSA Chief: Mental Health Issues Up Amid Virus Outbreak
Indiana is experiencing more substance use disorders and other mental health issues amid the coronavirus outbreak, the state's human services chief said Wednesday.
Read MoreMay 26, 2020
COVID-19 Crisis Puts Pressure On Farmers' Mental Health
Studies have found the rates of mental illness and suicide are higher for farmers. They work long hours, have limited social contact and are at the mercy of factors such as weather. Now, as bankruptcies of family farms rise significantly in the Midwest and across the nation, the COVID-19 pandemic is creating even greater challenges to their livelihood -- and mental health.
Read MoreMay 11, 2020
COVID-19 Is Triggering Mental Health Crisis, Experts Say
Dozens of national organizations raised concerns to Congress that the U.S. is unprepared to handle what may be a mental health crisis.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Natural Disasters Are Bad For Mental Health. Tell Us Your Story.
Scientists say weather-related disasters lead to increased rates of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, but little is known about how widespread these issues may be, or how effectively federal, state and local agencies respond to the mental health needs of disaster survivors.
Read MoreApril 26, 2020
IPS To Offer 'Self-Care' Tips For Parents During Pandemic
A free 45-minute webinar set for 4 p.m. Monday will focus on what parents can do for their own mental-health and to take care of themselves.
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