Mental health is just as important as physical health. Conditions such as anxiety, depression and substance use disorders affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Communities face their own set of challenges related to stress, access and awareness. Why …
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Community event will connect students, employees and community members with mental health resources, wellness activities and support Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will host its Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair on Monday, Oct. 5 …
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In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, UnitedHealthcare is offering guidance on adopting habits to protect long-term cognitive health. While memory-related conditions like Alzheimer’s challenge many families, intentional lifestyle choices can …
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On Wednesday, June 17, psychologists and other attentive healthcare workers met in Valparaiso University’s Harre Union building to expand the knowledge of their practice, meet with their professional peers, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Porter-Starke …
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As Mental Health Awareness Month concludes, the collective conversation around well-being of young adults continues to be reshaped by proactive change. National data from UnitedHealthcare and YouGov highlights the significant pressures facing today’s …
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As Northwest Indiana prepares for Mental Health Awareness Month in May, local healthcare providers are calling for a fundamental shift in how the community views adolescent behavioral health. Midwest Center for Youth and Families urges parents and guardians …
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Franciscan Health is teaming up with Sounds of Sarah and the Lake County Health Department to present free suicide prevention courses this summer aimed at saving lives. The entry-level question, persuade and refer, or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based …
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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana welcomed Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana and local community members to a program and presentation during the organization’s Legacy Rising Gala on Thursday, May 7. Jeff Carroll, board president of Mental Health …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Regional Health Systems (RHS), a member of Regional Care Group, is addressing First Episode of Psychosis (FEP) by establishing a new program. Regional Health Systems’ FEP work is specifically targeted at assisting …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance that has been recognized since 1949, but its message has never been more urgent. In the United States, nearly 1 in 5 adults is living with a mental health condition, and more than 1 in 20 experience …
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