Mental Health

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...

Mental Health America of Porter County is acknowledging Mental Health Awareness this month by addressing the issue of stigma. Growing up we are taught the facetious phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.”...

Today is the last day to register for the 10th annual American Teens in Crisis conference. Please consider joining us as this year's conference will focus on Teens Under Stress and is designed to inform and equip leaders, parents, youth-workers and...

April marks the nation’s “Month of the Military Child,” a time to honor youth and their service to our country. In celebration, Mental Health America of Porter County as part of their Building Up Our Youth program is proud to support Indiana...

A Positive Approach to Teen Health is an organization whose heartbeat and passion is for youth. The news of recent teen suicides hit the very core of who we are and what we do. We see the need for youth to recognize their value and potential as a...

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.

Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $19.8 million in new Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants to 147 communities and 19 new DFC Mentoring grants across the country. The awards are...

Mental Health America of Porter County is getting ready to embrace the upcoming winter months. This time of year is marked by colder weather and shorter days with less sunlight. During this time, many people experience a reduction in mood, or...

The Holiday Season is Here! Are those words warm and joyful for you – or do they press down on you like a 2-ton fruitcake, putting more pressure into your already busy and stressful life? The holidays are often a time of joy, fun, and family...

The death of a someone you love can be overwhelming for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children and teens who may not have the resources to cope. The Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County and the VNA Phoenix Center have joined...