Mental Health

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults in the United States. Approximately one in five children and youths experience a serious mental health concern yet only 20% of them receive help.THE GOOD NEWSIn 2022, the suicide...

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is a critical resource for children and adolescents with complex mental illnesses, offering residential treatment designed to help those with bipolar disorder, borderline features, depression, severe ADHD,...

New program pairs survivors with patients for support, comfort Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point is hosting a free peer counselor training for breast cancer survivors aimed at connecting patients and survivors through a new program....

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults in the United States. Approximately one in five children and youths experience a serious mental health concern associated with trauma, social isolation or bullying, yet only 20%...

Combat mid-year fatigue with ways to naturally boost energy. As we have reached the halfway point in the year, many people may be feeling constant fatigue due to adding more tasks to their to-do list than crossing off. This is normal; mid-year...

One-day workshops free and open to the public Franciscan Health Michigan City and Franciscan Health Munster are presenting free, one-day courses this fall aimed at helping anyone who regularly interacts with young people to better understand and help...

As a mental health facility treating some of Indiana’s most vulnerable, Midwest Center for Youth & Families in Kouts has a consistently positive impact on the Region as a whole. It wouldn’t be nearly as effective, however, if it...

On Tuesday July 16, Regional Health Systems, a Regional Care Group Member, hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit at their Merrillville Care Center location. The Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit, which has been in the works for over a year and...

NorthShore Health Center’s commitment to providing quality, affordable healthcare to everyone is not limited to medical needs. The federally qualified health center understands that a healthy lifestyle extends beyond its patients’ physical needs,...

Explore the power of how being outdoors in nature improves health. Memorial Day, also known as the unofficial start of summer for many, is approaching. The days are longer, the sun is shining, and the weather is warm. It’s the perfect time for...