Detroit Today: Exploring the evolving landscape of mental health conversations

41% of people had more anxiety in 2019 compared with 1990. There’s an epidemic of loneliness, according to a U.S....

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit, Wayne County health officials requesting $227M for mental health care improvements

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is asking state lawmakers to add funding for mental health care in the...

Detroit Today: Michigan is constructing a new mental health facility in Northville

Over the last decade, we’ve had far-reaching conversations about mental health. We now discuss it in the context of our...

Detroit Today: Why Americans struggle to support loved ones with severe mental illnesses

How do we help people who have experiences that we may not fully understand? How do we assist those who...

Social workers recognized for breaking barriers during Social Work Month

Throughout March, social work professionals have been celebrated during National Social Work Month. This year, Michigan House Rep. Carrie Rheingans...

‘Narratives of Pain’ hosts community storytelling event at MSU

Narratives of Pain is a community-centered storytelling event that’s part of the 15th Muslim Mental Health Consortium and Conference at...

Detroit Police announce new initiative to improve mental health crisis intervention

Detroit Police are struggling to handle calls involving people in mental health crisis. On Wednesday, they announced a new initiative...

Legalization of psychedelics could benefit military veterans

Psychedelics have the potential to help heal issues like PTSD, long term grief and other mental health challenges that many...

Psychiatrist Asra Hamzavi says ADHD can be your superpower

October is National ADHD Awareness Month. According to the group Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or (CHADD), 3.5 percent...

Psychedelics could provide relief for mental health challenges

Psychedelics have the potential to help heal issues like anxiety, major depression, long term grief and other mental health challenges...

Detroit dojo teaches physical and mental strength in new documentary

Not too far from WDET’s studios, there's a dojo where young Detroiters are learning to be strong not only physically,...

Oakland County invests in mental health resources for students

Oakland County is committing tens of millions of dollars to address mental health issues and learning loss caused by the...