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WCHD hopes residents won't suffer in silence this holiday season

"Wish You Knew" billboard in Washtenaw County.
Washtenaw County Health Department
"Wish You Knew" billboard in Washtenaw County.

The holiday season can be a time of great joy, but for many, it can produce high expectations and disrupted routines that can be overwhelming.

For many, the holidays can be stressful and lonely. For others, striving to keep up with deadlines, exams, family dynamics or financial worries can leave people anxious, or struggling with depression.

Communications Coordinator for the Washtenaw County Health Department Lisa deRamos, says support is available. Don't wait until you suffer a crisis.

“Again, a reminder to Washtenaw County community members that they can call the Community Mental Health 24-7 access line at 734-544-3050, or call or text 988.”

The health department’s Wish You Knew mental health campaign aims to help anyone struggling with their mental health or those who are concerned about someone else.

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An award winning journalist, Caroline's career has spanned both commercial and public media in addition to writing for several newspapers and working as a television producer. As a broadcaster she has covered breaking stories for NPR and most recently worked as Assistant News Director for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. This year she returned to Michigan to be closer to family.
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