2+ hour, 38+ min ago   (327+ words) Set for this month is Michigan's largest annual conference on suicide prevention and education. The Kevin's Song 10th annual Suicide Prevention Education Summit will be held January 22 and 23 in Plymouth with attendees from 27 states and from all over Michigan. Kevin's Song…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (342+ words) The Berrien Community Foundation has announced nearly $140,000 in For Good Grants to close out the year, supporting physical and mental health, youth well-being, and access to essential services throughout Southwest Michigan. BCF program manager Susan Matheny tells us 28 organizations are…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (155+ words) There's been a new look at the long-term health impacts of ADHD. The new study from Henry Ford Health says people with ADHD have a significantly shorter life expectancy. According to Henry Ford's researchers, women with ADHD There's been a…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (240+ words) Michigan winters can be harsh, even for those who love the season's cozy feeling. Experts say there are ways to beat the winter blues, which could be Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. A recent study found 40% Michigan winters can be…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (130+ words) This is Random Acts of Kindness Week, and we really need it. That's the word from the Oakland Family Services President Jaimie Clayton. "People have the winter doldrums," Clayton said. "Being nice reduces anxiety, it increases empathy, This is Random…...

11+ mon, 2+ hour ago   (213+ words) The Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition is looking for some volunteers to help out with an event on February 25. The coalition says it'll be stationed at the Slamdunk Stigma basketball gameday at Lake Michigan College that The Berrien County Suicide…...

11+ mon, 1+ day ago   (817+ words) (NEW YORK) " After months of targeting transgender youth medical care, legislators in some states are now setting their sights on restricting funding for care for transgender adults. Lawmakers in at least eight states are seeking to restrict state or public…...

11+ mon, 2+ day ago   (160+ words) Older Michiganders say their work affects their mental health in a positive way. A new poll from the University of Michigan has found those in our state who are working past 65 are more likely to have ... Older Michiganders say their…...

11+ mon, 4+ day ago   (293+ words) The Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition has received a boost from the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors. Mary Couitcher is a volunteer with the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition and also an associate of the Southwestern Michigan The Berrien County…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (249+ words) According to a recent survey, 125,000 children in Michigan struggle with major depression, which can hinder learning, behavior, and relationships. Research shows the benefits of school-based services to connect them with the care they need. Together with According to a recent…...