Second community clinic offering mental health support opens in Detroit
It offers services like outpatient behavioral health services for kids and adults, as well as screenings, comprehensive assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning.
Ypsilanti District Library adding social worker to help connect patrons with resources
The Ypsilanti District Library is adding a full-time social worker who will help connect patrons at all three branches with resources.
Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
Detroit Police Chief James White named new CEO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
After a little more than three years as the chief of police in Detroit, James White is taking a job more focused on mental health.
First responders' mental health in the spotlight after tragic police shooting in Detroit
Chief James White said the shooting was evidence that first responders like police officers were not immune to the effects of the job and the needs for counseling should extend into the field.
Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
DPD Police Chief James White applies to lead Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
Detroit Police Chief James White has applied to be the CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).
Stressed about the 2024 presidential election? Here are some tips
One of the most common ways people tend to stress themselves out during an election is by imagining the worst-case scenario. Here are some tips on how to avoid that.
Sheriff's deputies, first responders suffer heavy mental toll responding to mass casualty incidents
For the deputies of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office who have responded to more than one mass casualty incident in the past few years, the burden of caring for the victims and each other can be heavy.
Rochester Hills shooting suspect: Arsenal of weapons recovered at home, no motive determined
Family of the shooter told police he had paranoid tendencies and believed someone was listening to him, the sheriff said Monday.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
New Detroit-based app aims to bridge digital and real-life emotional gaps
Founded by Ziarekenya Smith of Detroit, Inpathy enables users to log in and share their emotions with friends and family – fostering a supportive community.
FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD
FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.