Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
Mental health specialists become co-responders with group of Oakland County police departments
The new Co-Responder Partnership program will partners several police departments in Oakland County with Oakland Community Health Network to get citizens the help they need.
MAGIC can help residents feel better after recent flooding
Dr. Sabrina Jackson gives residents some advice with dealing with how they feel after possibly losing a number of items, memories, and other assets to the rainstorm this week.
Coming Back Home - Southeast Michigan prepares to manage post-Covid mental health issues
The pandemic inflicted trauma on many and the consequences on mental health are yet to be determined. But they could be severe.
Health works: Pride month, mental health and its effects on the LGBTQ community
Experts say suicide is higher among members of the LGBTQ community. Health works discuss those risks and how to get help.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Metro Detroit man uses magic while also being mental health advocate
Aside from dazzling crowds with his awe-inspiring magic, Grupido has also used his magic to be an advocate for mental health. Dealing with his own depression, he uses his platform to talk to school-age kids about similar struggles they might be dealing with.
Michigan organizations split $650,000 for suicide prevention
Money from health care systems in the state will establish an initiative that funds evidence-based programming that decreases rates of suicide in at-risk populations.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Invincible Black Women therapy group focuses on mental health
This is a chance once a week to meet virtually in a small group of 10 women to share sorrows and joys and just take time to concentrate - on you.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Stay Well program aims to support, connect older adults in Michigan during pandemic
A program called Stay Well is working to help Michiganders through the mental health challenges of COVID-19.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
INTERVIEW: Mental health during the holiday season
FOX 2's Roop Raj sits down with Dr. Samantha Dutton to discuss mental health during the holiday season.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
SHED, helping teens' mental health, faces uncertain financial future during COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases surge in Michigan, the reality of loneliness is too real - in both teens and adults.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
NAMI organization shining a light on mental illness with virtual walk Saturday
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is working to help so many who are struggling, working to end the stigma and shame associated with mental illness.
Telehealth and virtual help available for those fighting addiction during pandemic isolation
It's a daunting reality as September highlights National Recovery Month.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Week
With stress and anxiety on the rise in the pandemic, concerns have grown about suicide during an incredibly difficult time. While the awareness campaign's traditional walk has been disrupted, a virtual one is still planned. Learn more at afsp.org/miexperience