https://www.wcmu.org/tags/mental-health Mental Health en-US Copyright Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:37:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-16/demand-988-suicide-hotline-states-funding Since its launch in 2022, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 13 million calls. But many states have been slow to spend their own dollars on the program. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:37:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-16/demand-988-suicide-hotline-states-funding Michael Marks https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-25/are-michiganders-struggling-with-the-holiday-blues-or-something-else The holiday blues are different from Seasonal Affective Disorder, which comes with the change of seasons, experts say. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:55:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-25/are-michiganders-struggling-with-the-holiday-blues-or-something-else Leigh Ann Towne https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/people-exposed-to-firearm-violence-more-likely-to-die-of-stress-related-heart-diseases-study-finds Residents of census tracts with a high level of gun violence are at increased risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks, a new University of Michigan study finds. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/people-exposed-to-firearm-violence-more-likely-to-die-of-stress-related-heart-diseases-study-finds Clara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-13/where-is-he-they-wont-tell-me-how-privacy-laws-complicate-mental-health-care-in-northern-michigan HIPAA protects patient privacy by limiting how medical information is shared. But the story of a Michigan mom caring for her adult son shows how these rules sometimes create barriers to necessary care. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:13:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-13/where-is-he-they-wont-tell-me-how-privacy-laws-complicate-mental-health-care-in-northern-michigan Maxwell Howard https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/tara080825 After surviving a suicide attempt, Tara started remembering sexual trauma she experienced in the military. Today, she says mental health services are the only thing that helped her stay alive, and that's why she advocates for the veteran support. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:49:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-19/tara080825 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/brother-walmart-attack-suspect-a-danger-for-years-fell-through-cracks-every-time The family of a homeless man with mental issues accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart near Traverse City say they’ve begged authorities to institutionalize him for decades. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:08:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/brother-walmart-attack-suspect-a-danger-for-years-fell-through-cracks-every-time Eli Newman https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-01/bay-veterans-foundation-launches-art-contest-to-help-veterans-express-invisible-wounds A new art contest launched by the Bay Veterans Foundation is helping Michigan veterans process trauma through creative expression. With entries ranging from poetry to photography, organizers hope the “Invisible Wounds, Visible Expressions” contest will bring healing and awareness to the mental health challenges many veterans face. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:37:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-01/bay-veterans-foundation-launches-art-contest-to-help-veterans-express-invisible-wounds Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-31/officials-say-northern-michigan-lacks-mental-health-resources Days before a man from Cheboygan attacked 11 people in a Traverse City Walmart, psychologists and mental health officials told lawmakers that northern Michigan lacks sufficient mental health resources. Some of the concerns raised were the lack of psychiatric beds and funding for outpatient therapy. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:43:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-31/officials-say-northern-michigan-lacks-mental-health-resources Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-09/mount-pleasant-high-joining-schools-restricting-phones As the school year starts, Mount Pleasant High School students will be parting with their cellphones. The trend is growing around Michigan and the nation. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:49:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-09/mount-pleasant-high-joining-schools-restricting-phones Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-02/wellbeing073124 Traditional psychology focuses on what negative aspects cause mental health problems. But the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalitions looks at wellbeing in a different way and teaches people positive psychology, which focuses on what is working well and what stengths people already have to overcome struggles. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:47:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-02/wellbeing073124 Masha Smahliuk