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
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Suspect armed with sword fatally shot by police had been released by mental health crisis center July 4
Chief Craig said Darrien Walker was taken for mental health care weeks before he was killed in an altercation with police.
Family grieves suicide of son, turns tragedy to hope for others
As the family mourns the loss of Austin they realized this tragedy could give life to someone else.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
Wayne State mental health counselors offer free services for pandemic stress, depression
So many are feeling anxious and depressed during this global pandemic.
How psychiatry is helping treat PTSD of COVID-19 doctors on the front lines
Four residents volunteered to work in ICU's caring for patients on ventilators, side-by-side with the critical care teams.
Mental health issues are on the rise amid pandemic, but federal help is on the way
Suicide help lines are flooded too. Stabenow says it is critical that money hits the ground. But we have to do something that has been a challenge even before COVID-19. Squash the stigma around getting help.
U-M study shows many of us are struggling to cope with COVID-19 fear, isolation
The University of Michigan launched a two-week study March 24th asking 562 adults across the country how they're coping with COVID-19. The questions were about anxiety, depression, relationships and parenting.
Staying home isn't so safe for those in recovery - but online help is available
According to Nielsen, alcohol sales are up more than 50 percent. Online alcohol sales are up more than 200 percent.
Detroit police officer who beat mentally ill woman on camera gets promoted
It's a decision that has left the victim's family -- and members of the community -- outraged.