mental health

Smartphones are often blamed for ruining the mental health of the people who use them. A new study involving University of Michigan researchers is looking at ways to use smartphones to understand a patient’s trending mental health.

Michael Zervos of Northville, Michigan visited 195 United Nations-recognized countries in just 499 days. He calls it “Project Kosmos.” And in each country, he asked locals: "What is the happiest moment of your life?"

Kegan Gill narrowly escaped from a fighter jet traveling 695 miles per hour, approaching the speed of sound. He spoke with Stateside about his recovery and the lasting mental and physical effects.

First, we discuss teen suicide trends and prevention methods in Michigan. Then, we meet some of the musicians coming together to perform live the soundtrack to a 1921 Japanese classic. Plus, we follow the journey to naturalization.

Michelle Yang pens heartfelt memoir Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian with Bipolar Found Love, released on May 6.

Michigan saw 40,170 confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 between the start of the pandemic and March 2024. Survivors processed the climbing death toll without the closure of memorial services, socially distanced from loved ones. Five years later, the invisible grief continues to bite.

Doctors in Michigan would no longer be required to disclose if they'd been diagnosed with or treated for a mental health condition in order to get a license, under a state House bill.

LGBTQ youth have long had high rates of depression, anxiety and suicide attempts. But current politics aren't helping, according to a survey by the Trevor Project.

Michigan lawmakers are expected to discuss legislation that would limit cell phone use on school grounds during instructional time based on grade level. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to support this type of legislation, according to a spokesperson from her office.

Detroit Police officers have responded to over 16,000 mental health calls this year. That’s more than 40 a day on average.