mental health

On today's show, we heard about why the number of flights to Northern Michigan is being reduced, and the troubles with finding psychiatric care during pregnancy. Plus, why this year's mosquito populations have taken a dive, and The Best Advice Show on tips for surviving middle school.

The program is a joint effort with the Genesee Health System to try to reach those who may otherwise be reluctant to seek out mental health services.

On today's show, Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum joined to discuss recent candidates that were deemed ineligible for the Michigan primary, and a Wayne State professor taught about Malcom X and his Michigan roots. Plus, an IPR feature discussed pandemic-related student burnout.

A proposal to change Michigan's term limits rules heads to ballot. A look at how the pandemic affected the mental health of teenagers and what help can be provided. Planned Parenthood of Michigan prepares for the overturn of Roe V Wade. And what the Michigan Supreme Court must consider with challenges to the state's 1931 law banning abortions.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers spoke with parents Monday morning in Pontiac in an effort to garner support for her budget proposal.

Bills meant to help people get mental health treatment before they're in a crisis received a hearing in a state House Committee Thursday.

Last July's flood was caused by heavy rains and worsened by aging infrastructure. It inundated roads and homes. Experts say the heavy flooding took a mental health toll on Michiganders already struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the wake of Tuesday's fatal shooting at Oxford High School, many distraught Michiganders are desperate for answers. A former school superintendent talks about managing community mental health response, and an expert weighs in on why these shootings happen.

A pair of bills to boost local emergency response programs for people dealing with a mental health crisis has passed the state Senate.

Senator Stabenow pushes for more mental health coverage in Michigan. A young Michigander makes a prehistoric discovery. How law enforcement decides what threats are credible when posted online. New book compiles Detroit data into 50 maps. And we’ll get an update on a historic mayoral election in Dearborn.