Mental health care backlog leaves Lake Orion child stuck in emergency room for 26 days
DETROIT – For months, school administrators have been sounding alarms about a growing mental health crisis amongst students who feel isolated and depressed as a side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic.
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For Leah, it was a desperate situation. Her 12-year-old son, who battles depression, was overwhelmed and announced he was ready to end it all.
She believed COVID and the changes the pandemic exacerbated the stresses of a boy who was already going through changes.
His parents took him to the hospital for help, only for them to get surprised with an extended stay.
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Demand for appointments at Michigan SOS offices high as extension on renewing IDs set to expire
Frustrated trying to secure an appointment at a Secretary of State branch office?
You’re not alone. As you will see the demand is high because we are approaching a significant date and many may have been procrastinating.