THERAPY

Society is focusing more on mental wellness than ever before, especially this time of year. That doesn’t mean that we know where to start to help ourselves.

When is the last time you asked yourself how you’re doing?

A Local 4 viewer is stepping up to help a Southfield tutoring and therapy business that was targeted by thieves last weekend.

A new clinic that hopes to change how people approach therapy is coming to Ann Arbor.

Autism Parenting Magazine has revealed more than a third of autism caregivers use an ABA therapy provider to support a child on the spectrum.

Parents and guardians have been spending more time with their children during the pandemic, and they might be noticing their children are struggling.

From Wednesday to Sunday, high school students can visit the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s cat café, at 5245 Jackson Rd., for free feline therapy.

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

Students gathered on U-M's campus on Sunday to host a family-friendly event.

Local 4 spoke with two doctors about spotting mental health issues in children and how parents can help.

Local 4 spoke with two doctors about spotting mental health issues in children and how parents can help.

Mental health is health. And millions are fighting the fight.

Mental health is health. And millions are fighting the fight.

If you’ve found yourself often triggered by racism, you are not alone.

Mental health is health. And millions are fighting the fight.

One local doctor is working to make sure Metro Detroit teens have the resources to care for their mental health and cope with trauma.

We’ve gathered some information for certain counties in Metro Detroit to help you get started.

Mental health IS health. And millions are fighting the fight.

Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit will be doing a series of stories on mental health.

Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit will be doing a series of stories on mental health.

Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit will be doing a series of stories on mental health.

“If I can change just one person’s life, that would make all of this totally worthwhile."

A negative pressure tent invented at U-M has received emergency use authorization from the FDA.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic impact on each of our lives, especially when it comes to our mental health.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic impact on each of our lives, especially when it comes to our mental health.

Many families have spent more time than ever in their kitchens since the pandemic shut everything down, and it got one local therapist thinking about a non-traditional way to offer family counseling.

Students are asked to name class leaders, and all but three are honored.

The temperatures are steadily rising, and so are our expectations! We’ve been so limited in what we’ve been able to do in the last year and a half so now people are ready to get out and enjoy life this summer, and possibly want to make up for lost time... but is this the best approach?

Anna Pannell is an aspiring musician who won’t let anything stop her dreams.

Constantly thinking about to-do list has reader losing sleep.

EMDR has been used for decades, but is becoming an increasingly popular and sought-after treatment to deal with traumatic or adverse life experiences.

The Survivor Care Team operates out of the Michigan Union.

Unlike conventional diversion programs, eligible defendants will be able to enter the program before entering a guilty plea.

It’s OK to be sad. Everyone feels "off" sometimes, whether that means, sad, angry or frustrated. Those are normal human emotions. But what about if you feel more than sad? Have you considered seeing a therapist?

ANN ARBOR – Arbor Hospice and Hospice of Michigan have partnered to host virtual music therapy sessions for adults and children coping with grief after losing a loved one. Both sessions are free and will feature trained music therapists from Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice. Ad“Research has shown the effectiveness of music therapy even in patients who are resistant to other treatment approaches,” Rachael Lawrence-Lupton, MA, MT-BC and music therapy supervisor for NorthStar Care Community said in a statement. For more information about Hospice of Michigan’s music therapy programs, click here. AdFor more information about Arbor Hospice’s music therapy programs, click here.

ANN ARBOR – A gift from donors Lainie and Kenny Lipschutz and the Lipschutz Family Fund has made Michigan Medicine’s Paws4Patients a permanent program in the health system. To honor the family’s generosity, the program has been renamed the Lipschutz-Danzansky Family Paws4Patients Program. Established in 2016 with the support of several donor families, the program -- and its four-legged caregivers -- provides support and comfort to Michigan Medicine patients and their families. (Courtesy: Michigan Medicine)The Lipschutzs are also members of the Michigan Medicine C.S. Each dog was matched with Michigan Medicine based on the types of patients that receive care and the health system’s needs.

ANN ARBOR – Grief of losing a loved one can be exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainties in the months that lie ahead, especially when paired with pre-existing anxiety and depression. Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice have joined forces to help young adults in their 20s and 30s cope with grief through its online support group Living On For Young Adults. Run by trained, experienced grief counselors the program aims to address grief in a time when life during a pandemic can make it difficult to cope. For more information about Hospice of Michigan, click here. For more information about Arbor Hospice, click here.

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Experts said the cold winter months after the holidays are tough for a lot of people, especially this year because of the pandemic. Melissa Hager is trying to get through the post-holiday blues at home with her children, admitting that it’s not easy. Houseman tells her patients to start by getting a check-up with their primary care doctor, to look for ways to get vitamin D and look into light therapy lamps. To boost your mood, she tells her patients to make sure they have at least one thing to look forward to every day. And if you’re struggling with the post-holiday blues this years, Houseman advises to talk to a therapist.

For many people, an unfortunate consequence is the inability to sleep -- and that can have a serious impact on your health. Dr. Gary Trock, a sleep specialist at Beaumont Hospital, said stress can rob you of a good night’s sleep and the benefits sleep offers. And what should you do to get a better night’s sleep? “Healthy sleep for the average adult should be between seven and eight hours a night,” Trock said. We surveyed our Morning Report newsletter subscribers to learn more about sleep habits during the pandemic.

Beth and Fred Pellerito first met Mitch Albom on The Heart of Detroit in 2018, when they took over running O.A.T.S., a equine therapy organization for children and adults with special needs. Now Albom has checked back in with them to see how things are going since the pandemic began. They said that it has been a challenge just trying to start things up since they were initially able to reopen in June. The Pelleritos shared some of the inspirational stories of students who have seen drastic improvements from meeting with the horses every week. They said that even with the pandemic, its important that they are able to keep helping people as safely as they can.

Its fair to say that the back to school season this year is different than any weve ever experienced. So, how do parents help keep their own stress and anxieties from effecting their kids? All kids, kindergarten through college, are learning how to be flexible and persevere through tough times in this experience. For those with students that are going back to in-person school, Ronnie suggests doing activities together as a family while wearing their masks. This gets kids in the habit of wearing their masks, so having to wear one at school feels more normal.

DETROIT The Michael (Miracles to Inspire Change in Healing after Experiencing Loss)Organization has been around since 2015. The organization was created following the death of the father of Tacara Woods child. Our sole mission is to help children cope with the loss of a parent or close relative due to violence in the city, said The Michael Organization founder and CEO, Tacara Woods. We explain what grief and trauma is like trauma looks like kids are open to ours. The Michael Organization can also be reached via email at info@themichael.org, its official Instagram page here, or its official Facebook page here.

To help industry leaders and employers navigate employee mental health in the workplace, the University of Michigan Depression Center will host a virtual conference on Aug. 19. Researchers, clinicians and industry experts will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on employee mental health and provide real-world strategies for supporting employees. So we need to act more now because the magnitude of the mental health crisis is much higher right now, said Parikh. In addition to the conference, the U-M Depression Center also offers a program to help businesses support the mental health of their employees. Learn more about the Depression Center and its services here.

DETROIT As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit in March, clinicians had to find ways to continue working with their patients while preventing the spread of the virus. A number of clinicians now hold teletherapy sessions, meeting with their patients online from the comfort of their homes. Therapists like Dr. Reg Williams of the University of Michigan say the virtual alternative has been a useful resource amid the pandemic, and may even remain a popular choice once the threat of the virus is gone. You can watch this weeks segment in the video above. Read More: Tech Time: Detroit teen talks fighting through COVID-19

Mental health professionals in Michigan are coming together to provide support and resources to frontline workers amid the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A number of sites offer counseling for depression, anxiety and other issues via Internet, phone or text. Some patients see benefits, but it's not right for everyone. Hena Daniels reports.