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.
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.
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.
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.
It's a decision that has left the victim's family -- and members of the community -- outraged.
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."
"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."
Hotline available for emotional support during COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan officials are directing residents to a national hotline for help if they are struggling with the mental and emotional toll of COVID-19.
Michigan officials are directing residents to a national hotline for help if they are struggling with the mental and emotional toll of COVID-19.
Social distancing side effect is isolation, here's how to cope
For people who were already struggling with mental health issues, sheltering in place can leave people alone and in turn - lead them down dark paths.
For people who were already struggling with mental health issues, sheltering in place can leave people alone and in turn - lead them down dark paths.
Melvindale's Forget Me Not sells estate sale items for suicide prevention
"There isn't any rhyme or reason - there isn't like a playbook that you can go to," she said.
"There isn't any rhyme or reason - there isn't like a playbook that you can go to," she said.
Charlamagne talks mental wealth and shares his take on Detroit
FOX 2 spoke with Charlamagne at Inception Detroit a 21st Century Mental Health Gym and wellness spa in Farmington Hills.
FOX 2 spoke with Charlamagne at Inception Detroit a 21st Century Mental Health Gym and wellness spa in Farmington Hills.
Father-to-be killed in 'random act of violence' at Detroit gas station
Detroit Police said a man who was 'agitated' when he walked into a gas station and ordered everyone out, before shooting a man who walked in and then taking his own life.
Detroit Police said a man who was 'agitated' when he walked into a gas station and ordered everyone out, before shooting a man who walked in and then taking his own life.
Parents who lost son to suicide approach issue at every angle, from students to seniors
A controversial service that dozens of Michigan schools have signed on to has many worried it's an invasion of privacy, including the ACLU. Others worry that people won't focus enough on seniors and working-age adults who could commit suicide.
A controversial service that dozens of Michigan schools have signed on to has many worried it's an invasion of privacy, including the ACLU. Others worry that people won't focus enough on seniors and working-age adults who could commit suicide.
U Matter suicide prevention helps teens in crisis
Jenna had dealt with anxiety and depression and engaging in unhealthy behaviors. But when she found the U Matter suicide prevention program through The Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield - she found help for herself and a way to help others.
Jenna had dealt with anxiety and depression and engaging in unhealthy behaviors. But when she found the U Matter suicide prevention program through The Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield - she found help for herself and a way to help others.
Dashcam video shows Livonia officers talking man off I-96 overpass
Livonia Police talked a suicidal man away from the edge of a bridge over I-96.
Livonia Police talked a suicidal man away from the edge of a bridge over I-96.
Widow of slain deputy finds new hope in police K9 assisted therapy
"It is hard to articulate, it's indescribable, I've had to basically re-find who I am," said Sonya Overall.
"It is hard to articulate, it's indescribable, I've had to basically re-find who I am," said Sonya Overall.
For parents of autistic adults with aggression, there are few mental health care options available
Despite Malecs' frequent calls to the police to help with their son who hurts himself during tantrums, they say that even hospitals aren't equipped to handle the needs of their sons.
Despite Malecs' frequent calls to the police to help with their son who hurts himself during tantrums, they say that even hospitals aren't equipped to handle the needs of their sons.
Lake Orion's Students Offering Support urges less screen time for mental health
The end of lunch time doesn't just mean the fun is ending and the learning is starting up again. Instead, this lunch hour at Lake Orion High School is packed with a critical life lesson.
The end of lunch time doesn't just mean the fun is ending and the learning is starting up again. Instead, this lunch hour at Lake Orion High School is packed with a critical life lesson.
Joe Harris
Six million men in America are diagnosed with depression every year. Those are the men who actually seek help. It's no secret that men don't open up very easily. An estimated three million men suffer from daily anxiety and death by suicide is the seventh-leading cause of death for men. The stigma surround mental health is crippling and preventing many men from seeking help.
Six million men in America are diagnosed with depression every year. Those are the men who actually seek help. It's no secret that men don't open up very easily. An estimated three million men suffer from daily anxiety and death by suicide is the seventh-leading cause of death for men. The stigma surround mental health is crippling and preventing many men from seeking help.
Jessica Starr
Every 13 minutes, someone in the U.S. takes their life. Every 14 minutes, someone is left to try to make sense of it. Jessica Starr's death by suicide devastated her family and rocked FOX 2 - including the faithful viewers and fans.
Every 13 minutes, someone in the U.S. takes their life. Every 14 minutes, someone is left to try to make sense of it. Jessica Starr's death by suicide devastated her family and rocked FOX 2 - including the faithful viewers and fans.
Carleigh
Carleigh is 15 years old. She's doing everything a typical teenager does and, on the day we talked with her, she was spending some time with her dog. It was a bright spot at the end of the day for the accomplished teen who has spent years working on herself. Carleigh was adopted as an infant from China and her family as overjoyed with their beautiful girl. Life was happy and a whirlwind of activity. But that changed by the 4th grade.
Carleigh is 15 years old. She's doing everything a typical teenager does and, on the day we talked with her, she was spending some time with her dog. It was a bright spot at the end of the day for the accomplished teen who has spent years working on herself. Carleigh was adopted as an infant from China and her family as overjoyed with their beautiful girl. Life was happy and a whirlwind of activity. But that changed by the 4th grade.
Special K
Ketamine is most commonly known as a party drug 'special K' but it has a new use on mental illness. Roughly 16 million Americans suffer some sort of major depression and 30% won't respond to oral anti-depressant therapy. It's mostly women. But there is hope and it can trace its roots to the 1980s.
Ketamine is most commonly known as a party drug 'special K' but it has a new use on mental illness. Roughly 16 million Americans suffer some sort of major depression and 30% won't respond to oral anti-depressant therapy. It's mostly women. But there is hope and it can trace its roots to the 1980s.