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MENTAL HEALTH


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Robb Elementary School tragedy prompts need for critical conversations

The tragedy at Robb Elementary School has parents in a position where they have to explain what should be unimaginable.

Ann Arbor shelter launches campaign to support homeless individuals in Washtenaw County

Two local organizations are partnering to tackle mental health in the Washtenaw County homeless population.

Interview: Psychologist explains mental health impact of racist Buffalo shooting

The racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left 10 people dead and three people injured over the weekend has communities across the U.S. on high alert.

Social workers to respond to mental health crises in Westland through new partnership with police

A new mental health initiative is coming to Westland through a partnership between the police department and Hegira Health.

Study: Questions being used to identify people at risk of suicide often fall short

A new study finds the current questions being used to identify people at risk of mental health issues and suicide often fall short. Especially for people with access to firearms.

‘It’s important to have those conversations’: How to talk to kids about mental health

Mental health is top of mind for many parents, from bullying to depression, school shootings, and suicides. But many parents admit they don’t know how to turn asking kids about their day, Into meaningful conversations about mental health.

Spring cleaning: These dirty household items desperately need attention

It's time for some spring cleaning! Clutter in your home can actually be a hazard, and research finds that a messy home can have a negative impact on your mood, sleep, energy and productivity.

How pets might be able to benefit your mental health

Michigan Humane shares how pets help with your mental well-being.

Suicide prevention: Recognizing the warning signs can save lives

There is a renewed focus on depression and mental health in the wake of the death of Naomi Judd.

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Crushing cars to raise mental health awareness: What Novi students are doing for U-Matter Week

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in people 10 to 34 years old.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer pushes for mental health investments for students

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is pushing for investments that would help students manage their mental health.

Help is available: Here’s how to find suicide prevention resources across Metro Detroit

Your mental health is an important part of your overall health. It includes your emotional, psychological and social well-being.

Feeling forgetful, exhausted, or overwhelmed? How to change your ‘new normal’

How living in ‘survival mode’ is not a sustainable lifestyle and how experts say many of us have become accustomed to living in a heightened state of stress and anxiety.

What is neurodiversity, and why has it become so important to employers, educators?

5 things to know about neurodiversity and why it's becoming a hot topic.

911Ready promotes autism awareness during emergencies in Brownstown and in Allen Park

Just in time for Autism Awareness Month, a Downriver organization is rolling out a revolutionary program to help children and adults with autism and other special needs.

Unique way one local school is supporting mental health

Mental health still has such a stigma and it’s something teens often don’t feel comfortable discussing.

How counselors are helping police in Western Wayne County respond to mental health crisis calls

There are now hundreds of trained counselors and social workers embedded with police in Wayne County.

Tips for resetting your ‘body clock’ as Daylight Saving Time approaches

We’re getting ready to “spring forward” this weekend as we enter Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, when we’ll lose an hour of sleep.

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Anxious about transitioning into the “new normal”? Here’s what you can do to help yourself

A licensed therapist shares ways you can help prepare to go back out into public spaces.

Former Lions QB Erik Kramer opens up about suicide attempt, 2nd chance at life

He was the quarterback the last time the Detroit Lions won a playoff game -- but then, his world overwhelmingly grew dark.

Bernie Smilovitz: Why I wanted to talk to former Lions QB Erik Kramer

He was the quarterback the last time the Detroit Lions won a playoff game -- but then, his world overwhelmingly grew dark.

Tips for relieving COVID pandemic-related stress in children, parents

As the COVID pandemic wears on, young children and teenagers are dealing with their own anxiety and stress.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes tax cuts, more mental health workers in speech

Flush with surplus state revenues, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called for a series of targeted tax cuts while outlining her legislative agenda and touting bipartisan accomplishments before she's up for reelection.

Beaumont Health brings in songwriter to tell frontline workers’ stories

While doctors and nurses are still tirelessly working, trying to save lives and heal those with COVID, there’s another group of hospital workers writing songs.

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System pledges $1M to Washtenaw County homeless

The pledged money will be used to address underlying issues of homelessness, including mental healthcare, employment training and substance abuse counseling.

‘We’re tired’: Tips for dealing with COVID burnout nearly 2 years into the pandemic

With nearly two years into the pandemic, many are dealing with COVID burnout.

Taking on 2022: Realistic resolutions for the new year

Here are four realistic changes you can make to help boost your mental and physical health in the months to come.

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News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

Mental health is critical for Michiganders that are looking to overcome negative feelings

Many people report that their stress and anxiety levels rise this time of year. So local mental health expert Dr. Jennifer Peltzer Jones from Henry Ford Emergency Behavioral Services is here to help circumvent that frame of mind with tips that can help change your way of thinking.

Washtenaw County to launch 24/7 hotline for substance use support on Jan. 1

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health is creating a hotline as a main access point for substance use treatment in the county.

University of Michigan poll: Parent holiday stress could be impacting kids

Holiday-induced anxiety could trickle down to the overall experience for children, according to new U-M poll.

Still searching for gift ideas? How about contributing to someone’s well-being?

There are so many things we can gift someone, but to contribute to their well-being is so meaningful.

Flashpoint Interview: Clinical psychologist offers advice for dealing with chaos, trauma

The Michigan community of Oxford, and all those affected by the tragic high school shooting, have certainly been thrown into strenuous positions and emotional states that can be hard to navigate.

Flashpoint 12/12/21: Michigan health care workers pushed to the limit; Healing from school shooting trauma

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.

Teens turn to TikTok to express grief in wake of Oxford High School shooting

In the wake of the Oxford High School shooting, teens across Metro Detroit are turning to TikTok to express their grief.

Expert weighs in on new Instagram child safety updates

The mental health of young people scrolling through social media is in the national spotlight again.

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University of Michigan study: Being grateful could mean improved health

Having a more positive outlook on life could mean better health, according to new research.

Get the help you need: Where to find mental health services in Southeast Michigan

There are several organizations in Southeast Michigan that can point you in the right direction to find help with mental health issues.

Child psychiatrist shares advice for talking to children about Oxford High School shooting

How should we talk to children about school shootings, especially when they take place in our community?

Being thankful year round: How practicing gratitude every day can improve mental health

While many take the time to reflect on all they’re grateful for on Thanksgiving, experts say that practicing gratitude each day can have a significant impact on mental health.

Michigan joins nationwide investigation into how Instagram impacts young people

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining a coalition of attorneys general from across the U.S. as they launch an investigation into the impact Instagram has on young people.

Michigan AG joins nationwide probe into Instagram’s impact on children, young adults

Attorneys general across the country are examining whether the company violated state consumer protection laws and put the public at risk.

Detroit public schools shift to remote learning on Fridays in December for health amid rising COVID cases

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is shifting to online learning on Fridays in December for mental health relief amid rising COVID-19 cases, the district announced Wednesday.

‘We are exhausted’: Port Huron school district announces mental health day for teachers, students

The superintendent at Port Huron Area School District decided his district needed a mental health day.

‘Reach out. It’s OK to not be OK’: How Michigan veteran helps others like him cope with PTSD

One Michigan man is working daily to help veterans like him cope.

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Daylight Saving Time ends: The mental impact of the time change

It's time to “fall back” this weekend, as we mark the end of Daylight Saving Time.And while many are looking forward to that extra hour of sleep Saturday night, the transition can be difficult for some.

Find the power in powdered fruits

Add a scoop of powdered fruit to boost your mood and health.

Making good habits: Why it’s important to keep unhealthy thoughts in check

For many people, dealing with stress and anxiety is nothing new -- but with the coronavirus pandemic and all it has changed in our everyday lives, experts say more people are looking for solutions now than ever before.

Sound therapy: What it is and how people use it to heal

Now many are turning to sound therapy as a way to heal from some of the effects of the pandemic.

How to change your thinking habits

Have stress or anxiety become part of your everyday life? Are you constantly feeling negative?

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