Mental Health

Not enough sleep. Cramming in studying. Feeling mounting pressure, maybe even depressed. Sound familiar? College can be difficult and stress and even depression can sneak up on you. If you’re feeling the weight of the school year, it’s important...

Porter-Starke Services is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community through prevention, treatment, education, and research. Their full continuum of care serves adults, families, adolescents, and children with mental health or...

When it comes to healthcare, it’s easier to focus more on physical wellness than mental wellness. If someone is experiencing back pain, blurring vision, rashes, or any number of visible symptoms, they will typically do something about the issue,...

The mental health crisis in America has created an unprecedented need for help, and modern programs that combine easy-to-use digital resources with clinical best practices are becoming an important part of the solution for mild issues....

With behavioral health issues, it’s not always easy to ask for help. Even making an appointment to see someone can be a huge step. Unfortunately, for those in underserved communities, accessing this help can be more difficult. In a recent...

If someone you know seems to be experiencing mental health challenges, you can help. Try these practical steps: 1. Set aside time in a comfortable space to talk • Let them share as much as they are comfortable with • Keep questions open-ended and...

Porter-Starke Services is a not-for-profit health center that has multiple locations throughout Northwest Indiana, including LaPorte, Knox, Valparaiso, and Portage.  With mental health awareness on the rise, Porter-Starke is equipped to provide...

There is nothing quite like a dog. Our longest animal companions, dogs force us to take walks outside and to see the joy in everyday situations. One look at a therapy dog and you know that dogs can do so much more to protect and improve our lives....

Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid training course in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention during National Suicide Prevention Week. The course will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30...

Franciscan Health Michigan City behavioral health professionals are urging people to talk to those potentially in crisis and to utilize available resources in an effort to help prevent suicides. “You’re never alone,” said Heidi Darrah, director...