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The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released edited videos on Friday of two police action shootings that occurred in October.

The former first lady fought with persistence to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses.

Untreated mental health cost Indiana $4.2 billion in 2019. The state has adopted a new law in an attempt to make it more accessible. But many people still endure barriers to seeking treatment.

Survivors of nonfatal shootings do not always seek professional mental health help despite trauma, according to a new study. Stigma and fear of getting in trouble are some of the reasons why.

Some counties are looking for new ways to improve interactions between law enforcement and people experiencing a mental health crisis. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is coordinating with local advisory councils to provide crisis intervention training and resource mapping.

Middle school can be a challenging time and it turns out bike riding may help. Researchers found students who took part in a 6 to 8 week cycling class reported having a more positive outlook on life.

Health care providers are advocating for more collaboration with lawyers, judges and others in the legal system to provide support for people with substance use and mental health issues. Providers said building community resources into the legal system could support treatment and recovery and help divert patients from jails and prisons.

Many Hoosiers dont have adequate access to mental health services. The lieutenant governor said broadband plays an important role in addressing barriers to access for rural communities.

A local organization on the near northwest side ofIndianapolis recently opened a new mental health clinic called the Morningstar Afrocentric Wellness Center. The goal is to reach people who may otherwise not seek services due to the challenges of finding a therapist of color.