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Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Bernado Malone
Several people were on the trails at Mahr Park on Friday afternoon to bring awareness to the importance of mental health.
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Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Breann Boswell
More than 650 Indiana State leaders attended the Indiana Roundtable on Mental Health Summit.
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Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT
|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.
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Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 1:14 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Breann Boswell
A recent bill passed in the Indiana Senate will significantly increase mental health services for Hoosiers.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Caroline Klapp
Parents say talking with children after school shootings is very difficult.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:43 PM CST
|By Steve Mehling
Teenagers are estimated to spend anywhere from three to nine hours a day on social media, according to studies.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:41 AM CST
|By Monica Watkins
Professionals with River-Valley Behavioral health are giving their time to make a difference in the community.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
|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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Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:40 AM CDT
|By A’Leeyah Ponder and Monica Watkins
Lt. Gov. Crouch and the other officials toured the facility Tuesday morning.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 7:41 PM CDT
|By A’Leeyah Ponder
The seasons are changing, and mental health professionals say you could see changes in your mood also.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Steve Mehling
For many, Independence Day isn’t complete without a fireworks display, but for others, they say it can trigger trauma.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 8:26 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 11:01 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 6:49 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|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.”
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 8:23 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 9:28 AM CDT
|By Jacqueline Policastro
As the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline prepares to switch to a 3-digit phone number, there are concerns over funding.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 5:54 AM CDT
|By Monica Watkins and Declan Loftus
They say participants learn about different types of mental illnesses, and how they can help in crisis situations.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 8:46 PM CDT
|By Mitchell Carter
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center Vice President of Community Outreach and Education Emily Reidford says she thinks it’s a great idea.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
|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.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Mitchell Carter
Officers are learning how to properly interact with those who may have special needs, addiction issues, or mental health ailments.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 6:44 AM CDT
|By Jessica Costello
In 2009, there was a study done on the effects of reading that showed a 70% decrease in stress levels.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 6:33 PM CST
|By Mitchell Carter
On Monday, February 28, Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke proposed a mental health funding plan to the city council.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 2:34 PM CST
|By Samantha Johnson
A community collaboration is bringing a nationally known author to Evansville to discuss how to help children be resilient.
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
|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.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 7:31 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM CDT
|By Monica Watkins
Evansville’s Lampion Center gave advice on how parents can to talk to their teenagers about Covid-19.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Monica Watkins
Evansville’s Lampion Center gave advice on how parents can to talk to their children about Covid-19.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Josh Lucca
Dr. Bambina says relieving stress is also beneficial to those around you.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 2:09 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2021 at 10:48 PM CST
|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.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 8:29 PM CST
|By Samantha Johnson
When the world stopped on March 11, 2020, education for our students did not.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 at 6:50 PM CST
|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.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 9:25 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 10:20 AM CDT
|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.
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.
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.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2019 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Jake Embrey
People drew or wrote positive messages about mental health on the sidewalks near North High School.
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.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2019 at 7:33 PM CDT
|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.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2019 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Dan Katz
With more people playing, and sometimes doing it for hours on end, it’s becoming a real health concern.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2019 at 1:31 PM CDT
|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.