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.

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. 

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Week
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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

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.

Community Care Services offer mental health help to hospitality workers hit hard by shutdown

"It's fragile industry anyway," said O'Connor. "It is hard working, long hours, demanding, there are a lot of folks with mental health issues or substance abuse issues as a lot of us do anyway."