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Starting early: The importance of building your childrenโs mental health skills
Read full article: Starting early: The importance of building your childrenโs mental health skillsItโs not always comfortable talking about mental health with your kids but experts say those conversations are critical for a childโs healthy development and well-being.
Midwest chefs converge in Ann Arbor for charity โTop Knifeโ competition
Read full article: Midwest chefs converge in Ann Arbor for charity โTop Knifeโ competitionPart of the proceeds will be given to Garretโs Space, a suicide prevention nonprofit helping teenagers deal with mental health challenges.
Researchers: Connection between Asian American racism and increased gun purchases during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Researchers: Connection between Asian American racism and increased gun purchases during COVID-19 pandemicThe study looked at the impacts of racism, alcohol abuse and mental distress on the number of gun purchases among Asian Americans.
Ron Hilliard: Why this winter will be extra hard after losing my mom
Read full article: Ron Hilliard: Why this winter will be extra hard after losing my momThe winter's persistent cloud cover and cold can take a toll -- but this time around, I am prepared for it to be more intense for me. Here's why.
Student-athletes are struggling with โQuiet Crisisโ mental health issues: What to know
Read full article: Student-athletes are struggling with โQuiet Crisisโ mental health issues: What to knowIt's been called the quiet crisis in college sports as student-athletes struggle with mental exhaustion, anxiety, and depression, but mental health issues can impact athletes at any age.
Trinity Health awards grants to Livingston, Washtenaw County organizations improving community health
Read full article: Trinity Health awards grants to Livingston, Washtenaw County organizations improving community healthEach grant recipient provides a service improving the well-being of the community members it serves.
4 ways to nurture your kidโs mental health this summer
Read full article: 4 ways to nurture your kidโs mental health this summerYour childโs mental health is very important, so we spoke to Dr. Kristyn Gregory, a Psychiatrist and the Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Sheild to get their advice on how to help your kids this summer.
Musicโs magical powers: How melodies help special needs students communicate
Read full article: Musicโs magical powers: How melodies help special needs students communicateTeachers at one school are finding great success with music as a therapy for children with intellectual and developmental differences.
10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxiety
Read full article: 10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxietyAccording to the American Psychological Association, 90% of Gen Z โ which the U.S. Census classifies as people born from 1997 to 2013 โ in 2022 had experienced psychological or physical symptoms as a result of stress within a time period of one year.
Eastern Michigan University announces new mental health initiative supporting students of color
Read full article: Eastern Michigan University announces new mental health initiative supporting students of colorA new support group aims to provide support to BIPOC students who struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues.
University of Michigan expert explains how to address school shootings with kids, teens
Read full article: University of Michigan expert explains how to address school shootings with kids, teensA child psychiatrist at the University of Michigan explains the best methods to help young children and teens process traumatic events.
First responders in crisis need your help: Hereโs what you can do
Read full article: First responders in crisis need your help: Hereโs what you can doFor many of us, we call first responders on our worst days. These days, theyโre facing daunting tasks while dealing with staffing issues and high call volumes.
Northville Educational Foundation partners with Northville Public Schools for 8th annual Parent Camp
Read full article: Northville Educational Foundation partners with Northville Public Schools for 8th annual Parent CampThe Northville Educational Foundation is partnering with Northville Public Schools for the eighth Annual Northville Parent Camp.
โYet another mass shootingโ: Experts dive into why feeling numb about tragic events is becoming normal
Read full article: โYet another mass shootingโ: Experts dive into why feeling numb about tragic events is becoming normalIf you woke up this morning and felt numb over โyet another mass shooting,โ youโre not alone.
Doctor shares advice on how to reduce stress in 2023
Read full article: Doctor shares advice on how to reduce stress in 2023Stress is something we canโt avoid, but there are ways to manage it for optimal health. We spoke to Dr. Chris Perron, author of The Simple Plan, to get his uncomplicated advice on how to cope with stress.
Washtenaw Intermediate School District awarded $2.3M for youth mental health care
Read full article: Washtenaw Intermediate School District awarded $2.3M for youth mental health careFunding will go towards several areas identified as needing additional support including prevention, mental health training courses, facilitating support for parents and coordinating mental health initiatives.
Self Talk: Detroit Pistons therapist has some important questions that you need to ask yourself
Read full article: Self Talk: Detroit Pistons therapist has some important questions that you need to ask yourselfSociety is focusing more on mental wellness than ever before, especially this time of year. That doesnโt mean that we know where to start to help ourselves.
Detroit police expanding crisis intervention team in hopes of avoiding lethal force on calls
Read full article: Detroit police expanding crisis intervention team in hopes of avoiding lethal force on callsDetroit police are expanding its crisis intervention unit in hopes of avoiding using lethal force, especially when handling those suffering from mental illness.
Family of Dearborn man charged in ethnic intimidation case ask for mental health support
Read full article: Family of Dearborn man charged in ethnic intimidation case ask for mental health supportA Dearborn man charged with ethnic intimidation after an antisemitic incident is going on a hunger strike behind bars, according to his family.
Hereโs where money for school safety is going after 1-year anniversary of Oxford school shooting
Read full article: Hereโs where money for school safety is going after 1-year anniversary of Oxford school shootingIn the year since the Oxford High School shooting, how much gets spent on overall school safety has become a hot-button issue.
Study suggests parents are torn between their jobs and their childrenโs mental health
Read full article: Study suggests parents are torn between their jobs and their childrenโs mental healthAs a parent, juggling a career and being genuinely present can be a tricky balance. A new study found that when parents feel they must choose, family generally comes first.
2 officers, supervisor suspended in connection with shooting that killed 27-year-old woman in Detroit
Read full article: 2 officers, supervisor suspended in connection with shooting that killed 27-year-old woman in DetroitDetroit police Chief James White announced Monday that heโd suspended two officers and one supervisor in connection with the police shooting and death of a 27-year-old woman last week.
Chief wants 2 Detroit officers, supervisor suspended after fatally shooting woman with schizophrenia
Read full article: Chief wants 2 Detroit officers, supervisor suspended after fatally shooting woman with schizophreniaChief James White said two police officers and a supervisor should be suspended after their involvement in a fatal shooting of a woman with schizophrenia.
National Family Caregivers Month: Research highlights challenges caregivers face, calls for support
Read full article: National Family Caregivers Month: Research highlights challenges caregivers face, calls for supportNovember is National Family Caregivers Month which recognizes more than 50 million people caring for loved ones in the United States.
Ypsilantiโs Hope Clinic receives $1M gift to boost mental heath, behavioral programs
Read full article: Ypsilantiโs Hope Clinic receives $1M gift to boost mental heath, behavioral programsDonations were made to Hope Clinic by University of Michigan Health System, Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and Trinity Health IHA Medical Group.
Activist march for Porter Burks, who was killed by Detroit police during a mental health check
Read full article: Activist march for Porter Burks, who was killed by Detroit police during a mental health checkFor the third time in less than a week, activists marched on Detroitโs west side demanding justice for Porter Burks, who was shot and killed by police officers during a mental health crisis.
Activists demand the names of Detroit officers involved in fatal shooting of Porter Burks
Read full article: Activists demand the names of Detroit officers involved in fatal shooting of Porter BurksMembers of the National Action Network are demanding that Detroit police release the names of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Porter Burks that happened on Oct. 2.
โHe was like my sonโ: Investigation underway after man shot, killed by Detroit police
Read full article: โHe was like my sonโ: Investigation underway after man shot, killed by Detroit policeAn investigation is underway after police officers fatally shot a man Sunday morning on Detroitโs west side.
Complete Clarity in Southfield to offer free tutoring, therapy sessions during open house
Read full article: Complete Clarity in Southfield to offer free tutoring, therapy sessions during open houseA Local 4 viewer is stepping up to help a Southfield tutoring and therapy business that was targeted by thieves last weekend.
โGarrettโs Spaceโ hosting 24-hour virtual fundraiser
Read full article: โGarrettโs Spaceโ hosting 24-hour virtual fundraiserItโs been five heart-wrenching years since Julie and Scott Halpert of Ann Arbor lost their beloved son Garrett to suicide. Through their grief, the Halperts have worked tirelessly to make sure other young people get the type of help they wish Garrett could have.
Ann Arborโs Probility Marathon returns with focus on mental health
Read full article: Ann Arborโs Probility Marathon returns with focus on mental healthRunners will dash through the University of Michigan central campus, in Nicholโs Arboretum, along parts of the Huron River, and all the way to (and from) Washtenaw Community College.
Experts weigh in on how to combat those back-to-school jitters
Read full article: Experts weigh in on how to combat those back-to-school jittersGoing back to school can be exciting, and yet it can also be the cause of a case of the jitters. Students may feel stress and anxiety for many reasons, and we want to help families with the transition so we spoke to the experts at Mind Wellness Counseling.
Sheriff searching for Pontiac General Hospital employee charged with sexually assaulting patient
Read full article: Sheriff searching for Pontiac General Hospital employee charged with sexually assaulting patientSheriffโs detectives in Oakland County are asking for the publicโs help in finding a man charged with sexually assaulting a patient at a hospital where he worked. The incident happened at Pontiac General Hospital, officials say.
New 988 mental health hotline launches Saturday across US -- What we know
Read full article: New 988 mental health hotline launches Saturday across US -- What we knowQuick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be easy as 9-8-8. Starting Saturday, the new three-digit crisis hotline will launch across the United States, routing callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboard
Read full article: Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboardAn avid paddleboarder, Mike Shoreman was told he could never paddleboard again. But he didnโt pay attention to that edict and now is trying to make history.
Metro Detroit therapy camp helps kids talk about their mental health
Read full article: Metro Detroit therapy camp helps kids talk about their mental healthGetting our teenagers to talk about their feelings is difficult, especially if theyโre struggling. But checking in on our childrenโs mental health is vital, and if they wonโt talk to us, then where can they go where they might feel comfortable sharing?
Why a migraine is more than โjust a headacheโ
Read full article: Why a migraine is more than โjust a headacheโMany of us can agree that migraines are the worst, and it seems like more and more people are getting them. Not only are these headaches on steroids painful, but also time-consuming. The National Library of Medicine reports that a migraine can last up to 72 hours if left untreated.
Flashpoint: Gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson speaks about Michiganโs primary ballot; What women business owners should be aware of in a post-pandemic world
Read full article: Flashpoint: Gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson speaks about Michiganโs primary ballot; What women business owners should be aware of in a post-pandemic worldWatch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.
Ways people are making mental health a priority and why itโs so important
Read full article: Ways people are making mental health a priority and why itโs so importantDr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson is a psychologist and owner of the Diane Morgan Group in Southfield. She sees clients for all different reasons.
Ann Arbor shelter launches campaign to support homeless individuals in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Ann Arbor shelter launches campaign to support homeless individuals in Washtenaw CountyTwo local organizations are partnering to tackle mental health in the Washtenaw County homeless population.
Interview: Psychologist explains mental health impact of racist Buffalo shooting
Read full article: Interview: Psychologist explains mental health impact of racist Buffalo shootingThe racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left 10 people dead and three people injured over the weekend has communities across the U.S. on high alert.
Social workers to respond to mental health crises in Westland through new partnership with police
Read full article: Social workers to respond to mental health crises in Westland through new partnership with policeA new mental health initiative is coming to Westland through a partnership between the police department and Hegira Health.
Study: Questions being used to identify people at risk of suicide often fall short
Read full article: Study: Questions being used to identify people at risk of suicide often fall shortA new study finds the current questions being used to identify people at risk of mental health issues and suicide often fall short. Especially for people with access to firearms.
โItโs important to have those conversationsโ: How to talk to kids about mental health
Read full article: โItโs important to have those conversationsโ: How to talk to kids about mental healthMental health is top of mind for many parents, from bullying to depression, school shootings, and suicides. But many parents admit they donโt know how to turn asking kids about their day, Into meaningful conversations about mental health.
Spring cleaning: These dirty household items desperately need attention
Read full article: Spring cleaning: These dirty household items desperately need attentionIt's time for some spring cleaning! Clutter in your home can actually be a hazard, and research finds that a messy home can have a negative impact on your mood, sleep, energy and productivity.
Help is available: Hereโs how to find suicide prevention resources across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Help is available: Hereโs how to find suicide prevention resources across Metro DetroitYour mental health is an important part of your overall health. It includes your emotional, psychological and social well-being.
Feeling forgetful, exhausted, or overwhelmed? How to change your โnew normalโ
Read full article: Feeling forgetful, exhausted, or overwhelmed? How to change your โnew normalโHow living in โsurvival modeโ is not a sustainable lifestyle and how experts say many of us have become accustomed to living in a heightened state of stress and anxiety.
911Ready promotes autism awareness during emergencies in Brownstown and in Allen Park
Read full article: 911Ready promotes autism awareness during emergencies in Brownstown and in Allen ParkJust in time for Autism Awareness Month, a Downriver organization is rolling out a revolutionary program to help children and adults with autism and other special needs.
How counselors are helping police in Western Wayne County respond to mental health crisis calls
Read full article: How counselors are helping police in Western Wayne County respond to mental health crisis callsThere are now hundreds of trained counselors and social workers embedded with police in Wayne County.
Tips for resetting your โbody clockโ as Daylight Saving Time approaches
Read full article: Tips for resetting your โbody clockโ as Daylight Saving Time approachesWeโre getting ready to โspring forwardโ this weekend as we enter Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, when weโll lose an hour of sleep.
Get the help you need: Where to find mental health services in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: Get the help you need: Where to find mental health services in Southeast MichiganThere are several organizations in Southeast Michigan that can point you in the right direction to find help with mental health issues.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes tax cuts, more mental health workers in speech
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes tax cuts, more mental health workers in speechFlush with surplus state revenues, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called for a series of targeted tax cuts while outlining her legislative agenda and touting bipartisan accomplishments before she's up for reelection.
Beaumont Health brings in songwriter to tell frontline workersโ stories
Read full article: Beaumont Health brings in songwriter to tell frontline workersโ storiesWhile doctors and nurses are still tirelessly working, trying to save lives and heal those with COVID, thereโs another group of hospital workers writing songs.
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System pledges $1M to Washtenaw County homeless
Read full article: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System pledges $1M to Washtenaw County homelessThe pledged money will be used to address underlying issues of homelessness, including mental healthcare, employment training and substance abuse counseling.
News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.
Read full article: News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.
Mental health is critical for Michiganders that are looking to overcome negative feelings
Read full article: Mental health is critical for Michiganders that are looking to overcome negative feelingsMany people report that their stress and anxiety levels rise this time of year. So local mental health expert Dr. Jennifer Peltzer Jones from Henry Ford Emergency Behavioral Services is here to help circumvent that frame of mind with tips that can help change your way of thinking.