mental health

Detroit officials are planning a major expansion of mental health services in Metro Detroit. But they’re calling on state legislators to invest $227 million into the expansion.

A new children's book honors the many emotions experienced by kids.

A recent study attributes these deaths to increased injuries. Specifically, spikes in suicide, homicide, and overdoses.

Stacy Wetters has already started working full-time with Dearborn Police. The department recently brought her on board in response to an increasing number of calls related to mental health and substance abuse-related crises over the past several years.

A state official credits the pandemic for getting employers and employees to talk about mental health.

Eighteen officers will be part of a centralized team that will respond to mental health crises across the city. The team will include nine behavioral specialists from Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, who have backgrounds in social work, psychology, counseling and nursing.

On today's show, we remembered the victims of the tragic shooting at Oxford High School, and discussed the ongoing legal case against the shooter and his parents.

The ongoing mental health crisis is pushing more and more people to seek mental health support. Finding a culturally responsive therapist can make the search for help even tougher.

The Biden administration is increasing funding for a new kind of mental health clinic, first established by legislation introduced in 2015 by Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. The clinics offer a full range of mental health care services, to anyone in the community who needs it, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.

A case at the U.S. Supreme Court could reshape American elections. What might it mean for Michigan? Then, navigating the mental health system in Northern Michigan. Plus, the story of a backyard boxing ring in Menominee.