Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan’s LGBTQ youth
Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.
Mientras los jóvenes enfrentan problemas de salud mental, el tratamiento de caballos ayuda
La terapia asistida por caballos, en la que un terapeuta de salud mental tiene formación adicional para usar caballos como parte del plan de tratamiento, es una modalidad que parece estar en expansión por todo el país. Esto es particularmente cierto en la era post-Covid, ya que el número de niños diagnosticados con ansiedad, depresión o ambas ha aumentado considerablemente.
As youth struggle with mental health, treatment using horses is helping
Equine-assisted therapy, in which a mental health clinician has additional training to use horses as part of the treatment plan, is a modality that is on the rise across the nation. That’s particularly true in the post-COVID era, as the number of children diagnosed with anxiety or depression or both has skyrocketed.
Disability Network West Michigan marks 25 years of advocacy and service
DNWM is celebrating the milestone with a block party outside its Muskegon offices on Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature food, music, and a tour of its facility.
Calhoun County makes first disbursement of opioid settlement funds
“I work at ground zero not one person who walks in that SHARE Center is on a winning streak," says Matthew Jones, a recovering heroin addict and Peer Support Recovery Coach.
State-of-the-art, holistic addiction treatment facility schedules opening in Kalamazoo
"We’ve created a program and an atmosphere where individuals can heal their mind, body, and soul — and ultimately, find a path to lasting recovery."
Battle Creek personal fitness trainer sets his own PR serving clients for 40 years
With 40 years of experience, Personal Trainer Troy Huggett has developed his own formula for personal fitness — and his high-intensity training method takes only 15 minutes two or three times a week.
What does it mean to be a Climate Voter? More than you think
"The vast majority of Michiganders not only believe in climate change, they are concerned about it. There's no way you get to 72 percent of Michiganders without crossing partisan lines."
Kalamazoo YMCA welcomes newcomer immigrants and community members with multi-ethnic events
The Maple Street YMCA honors Welcoming Week by inviting newcomer immigrants and other community members to a multicultural dance class and ethnic dessert reception.
Funding gap threatens care for Michiganders utilizing community mental health
Michigan’s community mental health agencies face deep revenue gaps this year — a projected $93 million.
