Expert: Cases like Wynter Smith's can cause second-hand grief
The tragic end to this days-long Amber Alert was a gut punch to everyone who followed this case.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Community supports Chesterfield police officer who was fired after sharing mental health struggles
Supporters filled a fundraiser at New Baltimore's Arctic Circle Brewing Co. on Monday to support a former Chesterfield Township police officer who was fired after coming forward with PTSD struggles.
Oakland County Sheriff says suicide calls have surged recently - especially in past 2 days
“Every day, multiple calls a day," said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. “One of the individuals we were able to take to a hospital to get committal and hopefully get into treatment. I think so many people are struggling on so many levels."
Art therapists specialists seek status in Michigan mental health code
There are only 200 art therapists in Michigan, and that number is falling. Those in the field say it needs to be elevated as an important part of mental health care.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Michigan university adds full-time therapy dog to help students' mental health
Meet Onyx, a 2-year-old black lab with an important mission at Davenport University - providing comfort to students to help their mental health. She will primarily be at the Grand Rapids campus but will also visit the Midland, Lansing, Holland, Warren, and Detroit campuses.
Macomb County proposes mental health jail intake facility for those who need help
Officials in Macomb County are working to help arrestees who may be struggling with mental health, substance abuse, and other issues. The plan is a new jail intake facility where people will be evaluated after their arrest.
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network seeks $227 million from state to expand mental health care
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) announced a plan Wednesday to expand crisis care and residential mental health care.
Detroit VA celebrates opening of new Valor Center that will provide mental health support to vets
After 10 years of planning, Detroit's VA Health Care System celebrated a major upgrade Wednesday, the Valor Center.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
Naked woman with machete on I-96 brings highway to stop, Detroit Police intervene
A naked woman with a machete brought I-96 to a complete stop on Saturday and Detroit Police were able to safely get her the help she needs.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Dearborn Police add master social worker for mental health police response
The Dearborn Police Department had more than 1,500 mental health and welfare calls in 2022 - a significant increase from 2021 - so they're stepping up their response with a social work co-responder.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Community reeling and 10-year-old recovering after family freezes to death in Pontiac
Police spent much of Monday emphasizing the availability of mental health resources that are available to those who are struggling. The reminder follows the discovering of a mother and her two sons who were found in a field.
Meet Peanut the Prosecutor, a therapy dog to help trauma survivors in Macomb County
Peanut the Prosecutor will provide comfort to those who have experienced trauma and abuse as they navigate the criminal justice system.