Blogs

Dr. Manisha Byreddy, Dr. Cory Mahler, Dr. Dasia McClain and Dr. Sotirios Travlos arrived in the region on July 1 and began seeing patients on July 18th. They were selected from nearly 700 applicants to Regional Health Systems’ accredited residency program with the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Duane—only his first name is being used to protect his privacy—called his parents and told them he had a drinking problem. Then he leveled with his doctor, who connected Duane with Regional Health Systems’ addiction treatment program in Merrillville. 

In July, Regional Health Systems took a major step toward solving the physician shortage by welcoming four psychiatric residents in the launch of northern Indiana’s first psychiatry residency program. 

As a northwest Indiana psychiatrist and a Region native, I am often perplexed by various perspectives about the interaction between mental health and gun-related violence and homicides. I

Stress levels overflowed during COVID, but what people were experiencing probably wasn’t PTSD. Either way, gauging your anxiety and taking time for self-care are crucial to emptying the stress bucket. 

Social media is here to stay. The key to dealing with it is teaching young people how to navigate sites safely to support their mental health.

Four brand new doctors will join the inaugural class of the IU School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency program in Merrillville, which works in partnership with Regional Care Group members.

At Regional Health Systems’ community garden, fruits and vegetables are harvested and given to community members in need.

Meet Victoria—a Recovery Matters success story. 

When considering how to create effective youth mental health programs, Eric Evans takes a broad view.