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    Madison Heights Co-Responder Program Praised for Addressing Mental Health Crises

    The program embeds clinicians from Oakland County Health Network with local police departments to provide mental health support.

    Buchanan to Host Forum on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

    One Buchanan event will feature experts discussing warning signs and getting help for struggling youth.

    Buchanan Forum to Address Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

    Local leaders and experts will discuss warning signs and available resources at upcoming community event.

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    Recent news

    Mar. 2, 2026

    Sword-wielding standoff sparks fury over Michigan mental health crisis

    Ypsilanti incident highlights challenges in police response to mental health emergencies

    Feb. 27, 2026

    Michigan Expands Youth Mental Health Funding

    New programs and Medicaid support aim to improve access to care for young people.

    Feb. 27, 2026

    NRx Builds Momentum From FDA Progress To Strategic Expansion

    Pharmaceutical company NRx makes progress on new drug applications and expands its network of mental health clinics.

    Feb. 26, 2026

    Michigan Lawmaker Demands Transparency on Mental Health Hospital Safety

    State senator says he was "misled and stonewalled" over patient protections at psychiatric facilities

    Feb. 23, 2026

    MSU Study Finds College Students Demonstrate Resilience After Pandemic Disruptions

    Research tracks students' emotional well-being and recovery from COVID-19 challenges.

    Feb. 23, 2026

    Henry Ford Transfers Madison Heights Site to Trillium Health

    The hospital will be retrofitted as a state-of-the-art inpatient behavioral health facility, while Henry Ford will continue to manage the 24/7 emergency department.

    Feb. 21, 2026

    University of Michigan Health-Sparrow to Expand Psychiatric and Surgical Services

    New $150 million projects include a behavioral health hospital and freestanding surgical center.

    Feb. 18, 2026

    Community Health Authorities Win Lawsuit Against State

    Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority successfully challenged MDHHS proposal to restructure funding for mental health services.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Safe Storage Options Unveiled for Rural Michigan Gun Owners

    New program aims to promote secure firearm storage and reduce risks for children and teens in rural communities.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Childhood Trauma Recall Shifts with Current Relationships: Study

    Research suggests memories of adverse childhood experiences can fluctuate based on the quality of one's current relationships.

    Feb. 9, 2026

    Study Finds Effective Suicide Prevention for Former Inmates

    Groundbreaking research identifies approach to reduce risk after jail release
    Upcoming events

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    Josiah Queen - The Mt. Zion Tour

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    Jesse Welles - Under The Powerlines 2026
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    National Barbie Day

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    Fill Our Staplers Day

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    More Health news
    Senior Health

    Michigan Nursing Home Costs Soar, Outpacing National Averages

    Lenawee County TRIAD to Host Fall Prevention Workshop for Seniors

    Pets Boost Seniors' Health, Strain Budgets Too
    Diseases

    Study Links Air Pollution to Failed Glaucoma Surgery

    EPA Seeks to Scrap Tougher Soot Pollution Limits, Raising Health Concerns

    Bald Eagles Dying from Lead Poisoning in Michigan
    Wellness

    Priority Health's Carrie Kincaid Named Among Leading Women in Health Care

    Detroit Appoints Top Dearborn Official To Lead Public Health

    AI Tools Helpful With Prior Auth Letters, Handouts, and More
    Nutrition

    RFK Jr. posts 'Super Smash Bros' video with real food, touts flipping food pyramid

    Target to Remove Synthetic Colors from Cereals by May

    Study Finds Ultraprocessed Foods as Addictive as Tobacco
    Substance Abuse

    Michigan Lawmakers Propose Kratom Ban

    Family, Peer Influence Key in Child Substance Use Predictors

    Woman Reflects on Decades of Quitting and Relapsing Smoking
    Alternative Medicine

    Allendale Acupuncture Helps Patients Reclaim Life from Neuropathy
    Sleep Disorders

    Munson Experts Share Tips to Ease Daylight Saving Sleep Shift