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NAMI Michigan Honors
We are proud to announce that
MI Healthy Mind was nominated and recognized as A Hero of Mental Health!
It’s Time To Remove The Stigma: Let’s Talk About It!
MI Healthy Mind is a 30-minute TV talk show with a focus on all things Health and Wellness, particularly in the mental health and behavioral sectors. Seasoned hosts, Elizabeth Atkins and Michael Hunter explore a vast range of subjects (addiction,
depression, bipolar, autism etc) with valuable insights and lively conversation from popular entertainers, experts, athletes, and other newsmakers. But most important, MI Healthy Mind showcases real people, “the heroes” who have
overcome and triumphed over their mental health issues. In the wake of incredible loss, or adversity, these people found a way to turn personal tragedy into hope.
“All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” — Helen Keller
MI Healthy Mind: Surviving Suicide, The Loved Ones Left Behind
The stigma of suicide will not deter Kevin Fischer from speaking out about his son’s passing, his grief, or the mental health issues that contributed to the tragedy.
Too often suicide is made a taboo subject to discuss. Instead of delving into its causes and direct – and indirect – effects, it is swept under the rug. However, Kevin Fischer is choosing to share the story and pain of his son’s death by suicide in order to help others recognize the warning signs and to let those who have lost loved ones to suicide know that they are not alone.
Mr. Fischer speaks about suicide as both the Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Michigan and as a father still reeling from the shock and pain of losing his own son to suicide. His candid and honest interview is a plea to those considering harming themselves to seek help from the services NAMI of Michigan provides or from elsewhere.
“Every day now I have to wonder when he stepped off that chair with that strap around his neck, was there one moment where he wanted to turn back and say, ‘Dad, I need you now’, and I wasn’t there?” The death of Mr. Fischer’s son by suicide left him with so many overwhelming feelings of grief, guilt, and loss that he began considering suicide, himself. Now, he shares how he has learned to heal.
“Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, but is the ONLY cause of death that’s actually been increasing in the last 15 years.” Dr. Brian Ahmedani, Director of Psychiatry Research of the Henry Ford Health System, also weighs in to help explain that suicide is a more common and more pressing national issue than you may have thought.
Watch MI Healthy Mind & Let’s Talk About It!
Myths and Truths: Health Issues of American Indians
The story of the American Indian is filled with historical myths and modern day truths. On this episode of MI Healthy Mind, we explore the truths and explode the myths of this fascinating and resilient community who have specific challenges that are direct products of their culture, biology, history and policy.
Safe Space
Drug addiction, suicide, abuse, human trafficking… join us for conversations that may change your life! We’re shining a courageous spotlight on difficult topics with people whose triumphant stories will inspire. And our experts will give you the tools to change your life. Wellness begins in the mind, and our motto is the first step to achieving that: “Let’s talk about it!”
Co-Hosts
Compassionate, engaging and energetic, Michael Hunter and Elizabeth Atkins speak from experience as they guide guests through strong, honest conversations about issues that could have crushed them, but instead made them stronger. Join Michael and Elizabeth to celebrate wellness in mind, body and spirit!
Resources
Each week on MI Healthy Mind we interview individuals who triumph over challenges of mental health, find experts to learn more about how to get help for others dealing with similar issues and provide those resources for viewers.
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This ground-breaking new show, MI Healthy Mind is produced by RELATIVITY Communications, an award winning, woman-owned marketing communications firm committed to providing unparalleled service that strategically hits your audience with the most effective message.
All effective communication begins with knowing your audience and speaking their language – both literally and figuratively.
Our Team are more than great storytellers. We partner with our clients to create breakthrough content that engages, entertains, and builds trust with their most important audiences.
In all of this, RELATIVITY Communications holds to one basic truth: If you want to really reach your audience, you need to engage them by telling your story in a way that involves them emotionally and will be remembered – and talked about- long afterward.
