Articles tagged as: mental illness
January 29, 2025
New mental health grant to expand access for youth services in Indiana
Local organizations recently announced a new grant fund that will allow mental health organizations statewide to expand access to trauma-informed mental health care for youth.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
The Checkup: Why is it hard to diagnose mental health conditions?
Nearly one-fifth of adults in the United States have a mental health condition. But each year, over a third of adults with severe psychiatric disorders are misdiagnosed.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2025
Indianapolis police unveil mental health response plan to address gaps in coverage
The program is designed to fill gaps in mental health crisis response across Indianapolis. It emphasizes reducing police involvement when other teams are available.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2024
Jury deliberating in trial of IMPD officers accused in death of Whitfield III
The first day of the criminal trial for the police officers charged in the death of Indianapolis resident Herman Whitfield III has begun.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2024
Judge rejects motion to dismiss the case against officers charged with killing Herman Whitfield III
A judge rejected motions to dismiss the case over the Indianapolis Police’s killing of Herman Whitfield III in 2022.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2024
Election-related stress is a thing. Here’s what specialists advise to do
Millions of Americans perceive politics as a significant source of stress. How can people recognize signs of –– what specialists call –– sociopolitical stress? And what steps can they take to deal with it?
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2024
All Indiana counties have a mental health workforce shortage. A new report provides solutions
Untreated mental illness cost Indiana more than $4 billion in 2019. Mental health staffing shortages play a role in that, according to Indiana University researchers who published a new guide with recommendations to address the issue.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2024
Community mental health centers served more people in Marion County
Marion County’s mental health centers announced a 35% increase in the number of people served since 2018.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2024
The Checkup: 'The Fifth Branch' and a quest for a safer mental health crisis response
Many cities and counties across the country are implementing unarmed crisis response teams for calls involving nonviolent mental health crises. But there is a long way to go to serve some of America's most vulnerable people.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
The 988 suicide hotline has gotten 10 million calls, but only a quarter of Americans know about it
988 has gotten roughly 10 million calls in the last two years. U.S. officials want to to raise awareness about the service
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