African Americans account for 14% of the population in Michigan, but 41% of the COVID-19 deaths. Statistics on the rates of African Americans suffering from the coronavirus compared to other... read more →
Real life combat is not like the movies, and even seemingly fearless war heroes can experience mental health issues. “What the movies don’t show are the sounds, smells…how the ground... read more →
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is changing the way law enforcement and citizens with mental health issues interact. “The biggest benefits of the training are the minimization of the injuries, de-escalation... read more →
Leader dogs are more than just a furry companion; they’re a lifeline to those experiencing vision loss. “We are joined at the hip and we are the perfect working team.”... read more →
“I had seven years; my mom had seven minutes to catch up.” Hunter Keith recognized that he was transgender long before he opened up about it to his family. His... read more →
Rates of domestic violence have risen startlingly since #COVID related lock downs and stresses began. Now, as we work to protect one another from the spread of Coronavirus, we must... read more →
All children need support, especially those facing mental health issues. “We developed the program with two goals. The first goal was to give children the skills they need to manage... read more →
“I had to find the person I really wanted to be.” Armani Williams is a professional NASCAR driver, full-time mechanical engineering student and advocate for those with disabilities. He also... read more →
“I felt like I failed God.” In this episode Kevin Fischer speaks about suicide, not just as the Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Michigan (NAMI), but... read more →
“We want the general public to be aware of it, because the idea is to help someone before they reach a critical need.” Kevin Fischer, Executive Director of Michigan’s National... read more →