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The desire to neatly label and group all aspects of our environment is just human nature.  People are good or bad; pretty, homely or plain; fat, fit or average; or smart, dull or normal.

In the aftermath of recent tragedies, many of us are asking what we can do to prevent future instances of violence. Most of the discussion has centered around guns, but strengthening America's mental health system is just as important.

In 2009, Regional Mental Health Center was formed from the consolidation of Southlake Center for Mental Health and Tri-City Community Mental Health Center. Since then, it has developed over a dozen locations in Lake County, Ind.

With national elections over, our country faces many challenges and many possible paths forward; join the fight for smart, efficient, cost-effective legislation for mental health care services throughout our nation so all Americans have the opportunity to contribute to their society.

All around us in Northwest Indiana, people are in recovery from mental illness and substance abuse disorders. These individuals contribute to our businesses, connect with their families and give back to the community.

Recent studies suggest that over a third of Americans are living with extreme stress. In this time of high unemployment and financial uncertainty, that statistic is probably not surprising.

The offices of North Township Trustee Frank Mrvan provide support to those who have fallen on hard times, and these offices often serve citizens with serious mental illness.

One of the recent trends in health care is the integration of physical and mental health services into one efficient model.

Gambling is part of life in Lake County. Many of us gamble recreationally, and we're not alone: 85 percent of the general population gambled at least once within the last year.

North Township is partnering with a mental health center to staff therapists at its Hammond and East Chicago offices.

With the widespread implementation of electronic health records, medical histories, medication and allergy information and other health information are quickly available to authorized parties.