Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Selena Gomez partners to create Wondermind, a company advocating mental health fitness
Selena Gomez is partnering to create Wondermind, a resource for our mental fitness, and opening the dialogue on the stigma of mental health.
Selena Gomez is partnering to create Wondermind, a resource for our mental fitness, and opening the dialogue on the stigma of mental health.
Michigan ranks 49th in student to counselor ratio with shortage having lasting impact
FOX 2 has learned school counselors aren’t as readily available in school districts around the state. Michigan ranks 49th out of 50 states in student to counselor ratio, with 671 students for every one school counselor.
FOX 2 has learned school counselors aren’t as readily available in school districts around the state. Michigan ranks 49th out of 50 states in student to counselor ratio, with 671 students for every one school counselor.
The Oakland Community Health Network provides mental health help in wake of Oxford shooting
There are resources available to help families work through the trauma, no matter how they were impacted.
There are resources available to help families work through the trauma, no matter how they were impacted.
Detroit police expands Crisis Intervention Team to handle mental health emergencies
“Certainly, when you look at the numbers of folks who are in a mental health crisis, not just in Detroit, but around the state, and around the country, we recognize that mental health is a concern not just for Detroit, but for this country," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
“Certainly, when you look at the numbers of folks who are in a mental health crisis, not just in Detroit, but around the state, and around the country, we recognize that mental health is a concern not just for Detroit, but for this country," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
13 mental health clinics around Michigan receiving funding boost
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow says the funding increase is an effort by the state to fund mental health services like physical health - a disparity that has fueled a stigma against mental health.
Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow says the funding increase is an effort by the state to fund mental health services like physical health - a disparity that has fueled a stigma against mental health.
Mental health, suicide rate in teens during pandemic has worsened, but there is help available
There is help if you or a loved one is feeling distressed. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741 Mental health issues were already growing pre-pandemic as experts saw a spike in suicides. During the pandemic, they say it’s just gotten worse.
There is help if you or a loved one is feeling distressed. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741 Mental health issues were already growing pre-pandemic as experts saw a spike in suicides. During the pandemic, they say it’s just gotten worse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A program called Stay Well is working to help Michiganders through the mental health challenges of COVID-19.