Mental Health Awareness

The pandemic changed a lot of things in American life. Many companies were forced to accommodate workers who couldn’t go into an office, providing them with work-from-home options. As the threat of COVID-19 subsided, some workers returned to an office while others continued working from home. While working from home can allow for more flexibility, […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and you can celebrate by starting a conversation. Reach out to people who you haven’t spoken to in a while. Check in and find out if they need any support. It can feel strange or awkward to reach out to someone who may need your assistance. But friends and […]

Taking control of your mental health is important and sometimes may be a struggle. We are here to offer several resources to aid you on your mental health journey. If you  or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and needs help immediately, call the 24/hour suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or Text IN […]

The organizers behind a regional initiative training barbers to listen and provide mental health support think a hair cut can also help save a life. It makes sense since so many men–especially African American men– feel comfortable in the barber chair. It’s a time when talking comes naturally. Lorenzo Lewis, the founder of The Confess […]

MT. VERNON — One local school is taking significant steps to support mental health initiatives with both students and teachers. Mt. Vernon Middle School 7th grade teacher Deb Thomas is a ‘Top Ten Teacher of the Year’ in Indiana. She advocates for more mental health resources for teachers after she suddenly lost a fellow educator last year. […]