Mental Health

On a typical Wednesday in December this happened; a 10 year old boy confided in me that he had previously contemplated suicide. After one of our Liv.True mentoring sessions, I had the opportunity to sit and talk with a young boy, who has been...

Synthetic drugs are becoming an increasing problem in America. It is important to educate yourself on this issue and be aware of the vulnerabilities for which unassuming teenagers can be at risk. Here 10 things you need to know about the latest...

Suicide is a topic many are uncomfortable discussing, especially this time of year. Social norms dictate that we should be happy and full of holiday cheer during the holidays. However, for many, depression and suicide are a real problem during the...

The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature fundraising campaign, bringing together family, friends, colleagues, and supporters at 3-5 mile walks in hundreds of communities across the...

Porter-Starke Services is all about helping people and living out their belief in Health, Balance, and Hope. As a licensed community health center with accredidations from the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities,...

You may know CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver. You can call 911. But can you administer first aid in a mental health crisis? It's easy to tell when someone is having a heart attack, is choking, or can't breathe. But what does depression look like? Or...

Stressed out? The AMA has noted that stress is the basic cause of more than 60% of all human illness and disease. Here are some quick tips to help us all regain some control.

Largest Fundraiser Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Support and Research Programs During September and October, thousands of Hoosiers joined the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter Walk to End Alzheimer’s in a movement to...

Panel discussion to focus on suicide and trauma in the military The Indiana University Northwest Wellness Team, the Northwest Indiana Suicide Prevention Council and Regional Mental Health Center are sponsoring this year’s “Faces of Suicide”...

Hundreds of Michigan City residents united in a movement that aims to end Alzheimer’s on Sunday. The walk, which took place at Washington Park in Michigan City, was preceded by an awards ceremony at 1:30 p.m. that thanked sponsors of the event. The...