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Washtenaw County's Health and Mental Health departments are tackling growing mental health issues utilizing various approaches. One approach that is seeing particular success is mental wellness writing. WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discuss the success of the YpsiWrites program for those struggling with mental health issues with the program's founder, Ann Blakeslee.
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The suspect in the death of Ann Arbor community activist Jude Walton has been ordered to undergo competency testing. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.
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The lawsuit claims companies like Facebook and Instagram aren’t doing enough to protect kids. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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Chelsea Hospital has announced it will close its adult inpatient behavioral health unit at the end of the year. WEMU's Taylor Pinson reports.
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Addressing trauma-related mental health more equitably will be the focus of a high school elective course in Washtenaw County next fall. The idea is addressing trauma earlier in life creates better outcomes. The non-profit “Growing Forward Together” is creating an intervention class called Trauma & Society. Co-founder and CEO, Julia Seng, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss development and implementation of a new and innovative approach.
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Michigan bills for universal gun background checks, safe storage, and keeping firearms from those deemed a threat to themselves or others made it out of a Senate committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.
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University of Michigan students will now have an easier time accessing mental health services. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.
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When it comes to mental health, statistics show people of color are less likely to seek treatment than white Americans. The reasons vary. Some attribute it to a disparity in health care coverage, some say it’s a mistrust of medical and mental health care systems, and others conclude it’s a cultural sensitivity to seeking emotional support outside the home. Whatever the case, three universities and colleges in Washtenaw County have come together to address the mental health needs of students of color. Cathy Shafran is joined by two guests with more information about the "Campuses in Color" support group.
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Mental health and building a foundation of support is crucial to overcoming a number of community issues. Creating strong families and connecting those in need to the resources to take that journey is the mission of the Family Empowerment Program in Washtenaw County. For those with low or no income, the hurdles become higher and the personal growth more daunting. Christa Hughbanks is Ypsilanti-born and raised and is among the mental health counselors in the empowerment program. She joins WEMU's David Fair with a look at the program, the people it serves, and the lives that are changing.
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Mental health among Black men will be the focus of an event on Saturday in Ypsilanti. The seminar is billed as “A Call to 100 Black Men: Dealing With Trauma And The Criminal Justice System”. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.