Mental Health

A $10,000 grant helps trans teens and young adults afford therapy, and connects them with therapists who are experts in LGBTQ mental health.

Over the last decade in Michigan and the rest of the country there’s been a movement for adding and improving mental health resources, but stigma and access barriers continue to plague many communities.

The nationwide group "Together with Veterans" has expanded to Michigan, providing suicide prevention resources for vets in rural areas.

Former Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski died from suicide in 2018. Last week, Hikinski's parents, Mark and Kym, shared his story with CMU athletes to empower students to take control of their mental health.

A bill amending the State School Aid Act would include almost $10 million for the Oxford Community School District.

An estimated 22 veteran lives are taken by suicide each year.One West Michigan marine seeks to cut that number down through his fourth-annual walk around Lake Michigan, highlighting mental health and suicide awareness.

Bills meant to help people get mental health treatment before they're in a crisis received a hearing in a state House Committee today.

During the State of the State address, Governor Whitmer announced continued investment and expansion of access to mental health care. For one of West Michigan’s largest providers, it’s welcomed support as the pandemic increases demand for services.

In a 2022 report on the Mental Health Parity and Equity Act of 2008 issued to Congress on Tuesday, findings suggest health plans and health insurance issuers are failing to provide the proper mental health and substance-use disorder benefits to those under coverage.

As the nation continues to recognize National Mental Health Awareness Month, Cherry Health, in Grand Rapids is calling attention to how the pandemic…