The Metro: How ‘social prescribing’ could solve America’s loneliness epidemic
Some public health researchers are turning to a new kind of prescription to address the problem. It’s called “social prescribing.”...
The Metro: How ‘social prescribing’ could solve America’s loneliness epidemic
Some public health researchers are turning to a new kind of prescription to address the problem. It’s called “social prescribing.”...
The Metro: A clinician’s perspective on why therapy is so inaccessible
For the first time in decades, more people are seeking talk therapy over medication. The good news is there’s less...
The Metro: The Y Arts teen film festival gives young filmmakers a powerful platform
Young people have stories to tell. The Detroit Teen Truth Film Festival is a place for them to share those...
GOP governor candidate Tom Leonard says Michigan needs a Detroit Lions-esque turnaround
Michigan elects a new governor this year and WDET is talking to the candidates vying to replace term-limited Democrat Gretchen...
Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS offers stipends for behavioral health interns
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering stipends for interns enrolled in a behavioral health bachelor or...
AARP: Here’s why loneliness increased in adults 45-59 years old
A recent study by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) found that 46% of adults aged 45 to 59...
Muslim mental health care centers emerge in mosques to better serve communities facing barriers
Seeking mental health care is complicated for many American Muslims due to cultural expectations and stigma. Oftentimes, Muslims believe troubling...
The Metro: Non-profit calls on men to address domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and one local non-profit is recruiting men to help end the abuse.While men are...
The Metro: Why violence can emerge from unacknowledged grief and loss
On Sunday, a place of worship was turned into a scene of violence. In Grand Blanc, a former Marine and...
The Metro: Therapist shares warning signs to prevent suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to a crisis that touches far too many families. This...
The Shifa Institute spreads mental health awareness across college campuses
The Shifa Institute hosts Islamic psychoeducation workshops across community centers and college campuses as students return to school.At a recent...
MichMash: Changes ahead for Michigan mental health care
In this episodeReasons behind the change with from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.Supporters and Opponents share their...