Dr. Wanda Thruston and Dr. Barb Pierce are examining what they call a "wicked problem" -helping children deal with trauma and violence.

A federal judge has ruled that the Illinois Department of Corrections' care for inmates with mental illness remains "grossly insufficient" and "extremely poor."

Getting the right treatment for a child who has autism can be tough. And parents can run into the same problems for a child who has a mental illness. When a child has both autism and a mental illness, the problem can be exacerbated.

Stress is a normal part of life. There's even such thing as a "good" level of stress that keeps us going. But severe stress can interfere with day-to-day living.

During the holiday season, Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a place of healing as some of the monks help people cope with their grief.

WFYI education reporter Carter Barrett spoke with Brooke Lawson, the mental health coordinator at HSE schools, about the connect between mental health and school safety.

In recent years Indiana agencies have expanded treatment and recovery services, increased Medicaid coverage and provided school based support.

A new substance abuse prevention program in Indiana aims to address the risk of addiction through personality assessment.

Student government leaders say demand for mental health services is increasing and students now generally must wait weeks to see counselors.

The tool gives officers evidence-based, objective information to help them determine the best course of action.