{"id":93713,"date":"2025-05-19T12:15:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=93713"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:15:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:15:36","slug":"prioritizing-mental-health-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=93713","title":{"rendered":"Prioritizing mental health this May"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <table class=\"x_dragndrop x_edited x_paste-from-clipboard\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"x_td100\" colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"x_bumper x_td100\" colspan=\"6\" height=\"8\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"x_td100\" colspan=\"6\">\r\n<div>INDIANAPOLIS- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to come together as a community to raise awareness, reduce stigma and take meaningful steps toward supporting mental wellness in Indiana. Since 1949, this month has been a national observance dedicated to education, healing and advocacy.\r\n\r\nThis year, we\u2019re called to do more than talk but also act. The 2025 national theme is \u201cTurn Awareness into Action,\" which means checking in on loved ones and reaching out for support when you need it.\r\n<br class=\"x_k-br\" \/>Indiana is making real progress in mental health. Just a few years ago, we ranked 42nd in the country for mental health access and outcomes. Thanks to the work of dedicated advocates, policy support and organizations like\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/105105925\/0\/60330\/?x=f9940009\" href=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/105105925\/0\/60330\/?x=f9940009\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Mental Health America of Indiana<\/a>, we\u2019ve moved up to 26th. There is more work to do but progress is being made to support Hoosiers' mental health.\r\n<br class=\"x_k-br\" \/><\/div><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"x_trpad5\">\r\n<td class=\"x_td100\" colspan=\"4\">\r\n<div><strong>Mental Health Resources Available to You:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a title=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/92327765\/0\/60330\/?x=9563c321\" href=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/92327765\/0\/60330\/?x=9563c321\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/a>: Call or text 988 for free, 24\/7 emotional support.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a title=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/80368381\/0\/60330\/?x=49fbf6c7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/80368381\/0\/60330\/?x=49fbf6c7\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">Indiana 211<\/a>: Dial 211 for help finding mental health counseling and other community resources.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a title=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/105105923\/0\/60330\/?x=c98b65d2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/105105923\/0\/60330\/?x=c98b65d2\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\">National Helpline<\/a>: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for referrals to local mental health and substance use treatment programs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>How You Can Help:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Take a free, anonymous mental health screening\u00a0at\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/105105924\/0\/60330\/?x=5dbcf7ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/105105924\/0\/60330\/?x=5dbcf7ff\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">mhascreening.org<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Start a conversation\u2014ask someone, \u201cHow are you, really?\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Support organizations\u00a0like\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/105105925\/1\/60330\/?x=9deacff5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/105105925\/1\/60330\/?x=9deacff5\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">Mental Health America of Indiana<\/a>, which provides care, advocacy and education statewide.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Wear green\u00a0this month to support Mental Health Awareness and be \u201cSeen in Green.\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><\/td>\r\n<td class=\"x_td100\" colspan=\"2\">\r\n<table class=\"x_email-cell-group\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><colgroup><col width=\"100%\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"85%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#9C0000\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td valign=\"middle\" height=\"10\">\r\n<table class=\"x_newButton\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#9C0000\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" bgcolor=\"#9C0000\">\r\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#9C0000\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#9C0000\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"x_td100\" colspan=\"6\">In 2023, a new\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/96935301\/0\/60330\/?x=6621719d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.des05.com\/t\/47701990\/1676493225\/96935301\/0\/60330\/?x=6621719d\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\">law<\/a>\u00a0prioritized mental health infrastructure through the recommendations of the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission to build a more responsive and accessible behavioral health system. Our new two-year state budget also prioritized mental health funding.\r\n<div>Mental illness impacts around 1 in 5 U.S. adults annually \u2014 and behind every number is a person. In May and beyond, let\u2019s commit to building a state where everyone has access to the support they need.<\/div><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93714\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OIP-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"180\" \/>\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INDIANAPOLIS- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to come together as a community to raise awareness, reduce stigma and take meaningful steps toward supporting mental wellness in Indiana. 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