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.
Suicide, teens, and men: Mental illness does not discriminate
Mental health does not discriminate. At some point in your life, you may suffer from some kind of mental illness. Know that you are not alone. While there is a stigma around issues like mental health, also know, that ends now.
Mental health does not discriminate. At some point in your life, you may suffer from some kind of mental illness. Know that you are not alone. While there is a stigma around issues like mental health, also know, that ends now.
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.
Suicide, teens, and men: Mental illness does not discriminate
Mental health does not discriminate.
Mental health does not discriminate.
How social media affects the mental health of teens
7 out of 10 American teens say depression and anxiety is a part of their daily life. Across Metro Detroit, schools have places for teens to help teens. In this video, we explore how social media is to blame for the loneliness of Generation Z
7 out of 10 American teens say depression and anxiety is a part of their daily life. Across Metro Detroit, schools have places for teens to help teens. In this video, we explore how social media is to blame for the loneliness of Generation Z
Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder over asbestos concerns
Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of its baby powder over concerns the product may contain asbestos.
Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of its baby powder over concerns the product may contain asbestos.
Thinking too much could cause you to die sooner
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
Bill to let counselors keep diagnosing is sent to Gov. Whitmer
Lawmakers voted Thursday to update Michigan's law so that 10,000 counselors can continue diagnosing mental disorders and using psychotherapy techniques amid concerns over regulators' plan to revise licensing rules governing the profession.
Lawmakers voted Thursday to update Michigan's law so that 10,000 counselors can continue diagnosing mental disorders and using psychotherapy techniques amid concerns over regulators' plan to revise licensing rules governing the profession.
Florida man who thought he had a bad sunburn on leg nearly dies from flesh-eating bacteria
A Pennsylvania native who recently moved to Pensacola, Florida, with his fiancee will need to learn to walk again after nearly losing his leg to a flesh-eating bacteria.
A Pennsylvania native who recently moved to Pensacola, Florida, with his fiancee will need to learn to walk again after nearly losing his leg to a flesh-eating bacteria.
Name changes, fingerprints, filing fees - for the transgender community, transitioning can be tedious
"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.
"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.
Stopping the Stigma: A FOX 2 News special report on mental illness
You are not alone. One in five people will fight mental illness at some point in their lives - and some may not survive their fight. This is a topic FOX 2 knows too well following the loss of Jessica Starr last December. There is a stigma around mental health. And that needs to end now.?
You are not alone. One in five people will fight mental illness at some point in their lives - and some may not survive their fight. This is a topic FOX 2 knows too well following the loss of Jessica Starr last December. There is a stigma around mental health. And that needs to end now.?
Brain Science
The human brain is an amazingly complex and intricate bioelectrical organ that experience various rhythms and cycles. Most people know when there are misfirings in their brains, that can affect thoughts and emotions. But few understand the effect they can have on your physical ability and well-being.
The human brain is an amazingly complex and intricate bioelectrical organ that experience various rhythms and cycles. Most people know when there are misfirings in their brains, that can affect thoughts and emotions. But few understand the effect they can have on your physical ability and well-being.
Brain Science
The human brain is an amazingly complex and intricate bioelectrical organ that experience various rhythms and cycles. Most people know when there are misfirings in their brains, that can affect thoughts and emotions. But few understand the effect they can have on your physical ability and well-being.
The human brain is an amazingly complex and intricate bioelectrical organ that experience various rhythms and cycles. Most people know when there are misfirings in their brains, that can affect thoughts and emotions. But few understand the effect they can have on your physical ability and well-being.
Stopping the Stigma on Mental Illness
You are not alone. One in five people will fight mental illness at some point in their lives - and some may not survive their fight. This is a topic FOX 2 knows too well following the loss of Jessica Starr last December.
You are not alone. One in five people will fight mental illness at some point in their lives - and some may not survive their fight. This is a topic FOX 2 knows too well following the loss of Jessica Starr last December.
Mental Health Resources in Michigan
Help is available. If you're struggling and you need help, look no further. You've made it this far, and you will make it through. YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK.
Help is available. If you're struggling and you need help, look no further. You've made it this far, and you will make it through. YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK.
The science of your brain
Your brain is a complex organ that goes through rhythms and cycles. Most people know it's misfiring, it can affect your thoughts and emotions. In this video, we explore how the brain functions and the new things we're learning every day about it.
Your brain is a complex organ that goes through rhythms and cycles. Most people know it's misfiring, it can affect your thoughts and emotions. In this video, we explore how the brain functions and the new things we're learning every day about it.
Rabies found in dead skunk in West Bloomfield: health officials
Oakland County health officials confirmed Thursday a case of rabies in a dead skunk found in West Bloomfield.
Oakland County health officials confirmed Thursday a case of rabies in a dead skunk found in West Bloomfield.
5 things learned through breast cancer process
FOX 2's Katie Fehr was diagnosed with breast cancer one year ago. Today, she's in remission. She credits her doctors and local hospitals but she learned a lot of tips for taking better care of herself and for managing the cancer chaos. This piece is written by Katie - in her own words - to share some of the things she learned.
FOX 2's Katie Fehr was diagnosed with breast cancer one year ago. Today, she's in remission. She credits her doctors and local hospitals but she learned a lot of tips for taking better care of herself and for managing the cancer chaos. This piece is written by Katie - in her own words - to share some of the things she learned.
Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert-flavored pods for e-cigarettes
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.