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Madisonville park hosts mental health awareness walk

Madisonville park hosts mental health awareness walk

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Bernado Malone
Several people were on the trails at Mahr Park on Friday afternoon to bring awareness to the importance of mental health.

Peace of Mind

Ind. state leaders & professionals take part in Mental Health Summit

Ind. state leaders & professionals take part in Mental Health Summit

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By Breann Boswell
More than 650 Indiana State leaders attended the Indiana Roundtable on Mental Health Summit.

Peace of Mind

Tri-State mental health leaders discuss ways to combat loneliness

Tri-State mental health leaders discuss ways to combat loneliness

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Breann Boswell
The U.S. surgeon general shared this week that loneliness across the country poses health risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes.

Peace of Mind

14 News Peace of Mind

Mental health resources available to you

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 1:14 PM CDT
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By Gray Media
You can offer resources to your loved one. Call the National Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or our local Suicide Hotline at 812-422-1100, or take your loved one to a local emergency room.

Peace of Mind

Ind. lawmakers addressing mental health funding in new bill

Ind. lawmakers addressing mental health funding in new bill

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Breann Boswell
A recent bill passed in the Indiana Senate will significantly increase mental health services for Hoosiers.

Indiana News

Evansville mental health official speaks on Nashville shooting; how to talk to your child

Evansville mental health official speaks on Nashville shooting; how to talk to your child

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Caroline Klapp
Parents say talking with children after school shootings is very difficult.

Peace of Mind

Social media continues to attract younger audiences to phone, tablet screens

Social media continues to attract younger audiences to phone, tablet screens

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:43 PM CST
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By Steve Mehling
Teenagers are estimated to spend anywhere from three to nine hours a day on social media, according to studies.

Peace of Mind

Suggestions for healing from traumatic events like the Walmart shooting

Suggestions for healing from traumatic events like the Walmart shooting

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By Steve Mehling
The doors reopened less than a week following the shooting and Laura Symon says customers and employees can still be navigating the trauma.

Peace of Mind

Mental Health First training takes place in Henderson Co.

Mental Health First training held in Henderson Co.

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:41 AM CST
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By Monica Watkins
Professionals with River-Valley Behavioral health are giving their time to make a difference in the community.

Peace of Mind

Seasonal depression mental health

Identifying and managing seasonal depression

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
As the winter months creep closer, the days are getting shorter, and local mental health experts say that can trigger seasonal affective disorder — also known as seasonal depression.
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Indiana News

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch visits Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:40 AM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder and Monica Watkins
Lt. Gov. Crouch and the other officials toured the facility Tuesday morning.

Indiana News

Tri-State health experts urge people to seek assistance if seasonal mental health concerns arise

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 7:41 PM CDT
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By A’Leeyah Ponder
The seasons are changing, and mental health professionals say you could see changes in your mood also.

Peace of Mind

Mental health advocates remind people of resources for National Suicide Prevention Month

Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Jamee French
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to ensure people have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and seek help.

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Back to school can impact mental health

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Jordan Yaney
Laura Day with River Valley Behavioral Health says kids can experience a variety of nerves before their first day. She says getting back on a school year schedule can eliminate some of those butterflies.

Peace of Mind

Veteran speaks on raising awareness for soldiers struggling with PTSD

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Steve Mehling
For many, Independence Day isn’t complete without a fireworks display, but for others, they say it can trigger trauma.

Peace of Mind

Evansville event by charity aiming to help kids who lost parents to suicide

Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 8:26 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
Mae’s Way Foundation was started by a Tri-State woman who wants to help children dealing with the same trauma she suffered as a child.

Peace of Mind

Ohio man kayaking to Gulf of Mexico for mental health awareness

Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By Declan Loftus and Brady Williams
An Ohio native is paddling his way to the Gulf of Mexico, and he made a stop in Evansville on Friday.

Peace of Mind

How to help kids cope with tragic events in the news

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
The latest mass shooting has sent shockwaves far beyond Texas, as events like this can take an emotional toll, especially on children.

Kentucky News

Area first responders to receive new mental health training

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Lesya Feinstein
Area firefighters are getting some new training, not for their skills fighting fires, but for their mental health. It’s called “Peer Support Training.”

Indiana News

NAACP Evansville hosts ‘Mental Health Matters’ community fair

Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 8:23 PM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
NAACP leaders say they recognized that mental health was a growing issue in the Evansville community, and wanted to become part of the solution.

National

Call 988: New suicide hotline number to launch in July

Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 9:28 AM CDT
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By Jacqueline Policastro
As the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline prepares to switch to a 3-digit phone number, there are concerns over funding.

Peace of Mind

Mental health programs coming to Henderson

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Robinson Miles
River Valley Behavioral Health has plans to bring two new programs to Henderson to benefit the mental health of vulnerable groups in the area.

Indiana News

Warrick Co. Cares and Ascension Saint Vincent offering Mental Health First Aid training

Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 5:54 AM CDT
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By Monica Watkins and Declan Loftus
They say participants learn about different types of mental illnesses, and how they can help in crisis situations.

Peace of Mind

EVSC offering free mental health counseling for employees and their families

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Carter
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Vice President of Community Outreach and Education Emily Reidford says she thinks it’s a great idea.

Kentucky News

RiverValley Behavioral Health in Owensboro hosting mental health art contest

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By 14 News Staff
Officials say students from Kindergarten to college students are invited to submit a visual art piece to promote mental health awareness.

Peace of Mind

Gov. Beshear signs bill potentially allowing Ky. students access to days off for mental health

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Brady Williams and Monica Watkins
The new law states that it will allow public schools in Kentucky to provide children with excused absences for reasons involving their mental health or behavior.

Indiana News

New mental health legislation for law enforcement in Indiana

Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Carter
Officers are learning how to properly interact with those who may have special needs, addiction issues, or mental health ailments.

Indiana News

Studies show positive benefits to mental health from reading

Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 6:44 AM CDT
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By Jessica Costello
In 2009, there was a study done on the effects of reading that showed a 70% decrease in stress levels.

Peace of Mind

After approval of mental health grant in Evansville, here’s how some of it will be used

Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 6:33 PM CST
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By Mitchell Carter
On Monday, February 28, Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke proposed a mental health funding plan to the city council.

Indiana News

Community collaboration launches conversation about resiliency in children

Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 2:34 PM CST
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By Samantha Johnson
A community collaboration is bringing a nationally known author to Evansville to discuss how to help children be resilient.

Indiana News

Health officials urge those impacted by avian flu at turkey farm to get mental health help if needed

Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 3:04 PM CST
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By Jill Lyman
The Dubois County Health Department is urging community members who are affected by this animal health emergency to be aware of the possible impact on their mental health and to seek help if needed.

Indiana News

Lampion Center provides mental health guidance, advice for coping with ‘bad days’

Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 7:31 PM CDT
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By Samantha Johnson
Andrew Martin, a therapist at the Lampion Center, says talking to loved ones about your struggles can sometimes do more good than seeing a professional.

Indiana News

Therapists offer advice on how to ask for help amid pandemic

Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Samantha Johnson
Therapists at Evansville’s Lampion Center say it takes bravery to do what is right for you and your family, but it can be difficult.

Peace of Mind

Lampion Center gives advice to parents on discussing Covid-19 with teenagers

Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
Evansville’s Lampion Center gave advice on how parents can to talk to their teenagers about Covid-19.

Indiana News

Lampion Center gives advice to parents on discussing Covid-19 with children

Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Monica Watkins
Evansville’s Lampion Center gave advice on how parents can to talk to their children about Covid-19.

Indiana News

Doctor teaches Evansville Rotary about stress relief

Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By Josh Lucca
Dr. Bambina says relieving stress is also beneficial to those around you.

Kentucky News

RiverValley Behavioral Health starting renovations on Owensboro facility

Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 2:09 PM CDT
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By Jill Lyman
Officials say the $10 million renovation will include improvements to the existing structure and add space to house expanded programs and services.

Peace of Mind

Anti Bullying

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 3:34 PM CDT
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Child tax credit changes on the horizon due to COVID-19 relief package

Updated: Mar. 12, 2021 at 10:48 PM CST
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By Evan Gorman and Keaton Eberly
By this point, several Americans have likely heard about the much-anticipated stimulus checks, or perhaps the enhanced unemployment benefits, but there is another key area to consider.

Coronavirus

Community Conversation: Inside Indiana classrooms

Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 8:29 PM CST
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By Samantha Johnson
When the world stopped on March 11, 2020, education for our students did not.

News

Dr. Schroeder discusses mental health as the election draws closer

Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 at 6:50 PM CST
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By 14 News Staff
As we move within a week of the elections, people are no doubt feeling a lot of mixed emotions, and these emotions can often lead to heated, divisive arguments between family and friends.

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Summer child care options for local families

Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 9:25 PM CDT
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By Samantha Johnson
With many summer camps and school programs canceled this summer, Tri-State families are scrambling to find child care. Good news for parents - there are still a few options.

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Easing Anxiety in Children: Tips from RiverValley Behavioral Health

Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 10:20 AM CDT
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By Shaelie Clark
The uncertainty around the coronavirus has caused some people to stress, be fearful, and feel anxious. Children are not immune to those feelings.

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Daviess Co. Library holding mental health forum

Updated: Jan. 23, 2020 at 5:33 AM CST
Library officials say they’re opening up their space to have an intimate conversation and relive the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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Officials at Albion Fellows Bacon Center getting word out about ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’

Updated: Oct. 4, 2019 at 3:19 PM CDT
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and folks at the Albion Fellows Bacon Center are getting the word out.

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'Let’s Chalk About It’ event held in Evansville

Updated: Aug. 31, 2019 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Jake Embrey
People drew or wrote positive messages about mental health on the sidewalks near North High School.

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Peace of Mind Special - Raising Resilience

Updated: Aug. 28, 2019 at 4:08 PM CDT
Did you know you know that a simple gesture or kind word can change the life of a child? It’s a simple concept with a powerful outcome.

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USI hosts annual Mental Health Summit

Updated: Jul. 23, 2019 at 7:33 PM CDT
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By Joseph Payton
After serving in the military for several years, Help for Heroes National Director of Outreach Kevin Zimmerman is no stranger to mental health treatment.

Special Coverage

Special Report: Digital Disorder

Updated: Apr. 30, 2019 at 11:04 AM CDT
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By Dan Katz
With more people playing, and sometimes doing it for hours on end, it’s becoming a real health concern.

News

14 News Special Report: Weather the Storm

Updated: Apr. 24, 2019 at 1:31 PM CDT
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By Arden Gregory
It's natural to make or change plans based on the weather, but for some people, a stormy forecast is almost paralyzing.
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