EMDR is used to treat PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.

Community mental health agencies using EMDR to help Michiganders overcome trauma

EMDR is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy used to treat individuals with PTSD, traumatic memories, or other distressing life experiences.

AAoM GR staff
West Michigan welcomes Autism Alliance of Michigan to new office in Grand Rapids area

Autism Alliance of Michigan is opening a new office in the Grand Rapids area.

Dr. Cathrine Frank is one of the co-creators of a new initiative to screen, assess, and treat patients for suicide risk.
Michigan doctors challenge others to join them in a quest for “Zero Suicide”

Two Henry Ford Health doctors want to train health care providers to screen patients for risk of suicide — and connect them with resources to prevent suicide if the risk is high.

“A Chicago native I’ve been in prison a couple times I live in the Battle Creek Shelter. I’m trying to be positive and encourage others,” Richard Evans, 62.
Michigan’s community mental health providers serve the unhoused

Michigan’s community mental health providers are stepping in with innovative programs that support Michiganders experiencing both homelessness and mental illness. 

Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation has a lot to celebrate

The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation has had an exciting few months, from welcoming a new CEO/COO, raising almost $80,000 during Give Local Isabella, and awarding 114 scholarships to local youth. This Q&A with MPACF’s Alysha Pasquali dives into the past few months at the Foundation—and what’s next.

Mt. Pleasant company showcases unique tax services, talent, and workplace culture

Enterprise Tax Solutions is a Mt. Pleasant-based global technology company that has seen big growth in the past few years. Discover more about eTax’s growth, how they continuously bring new talent to the area, and the uniqueness of the technology they provide for global clients from Mt. Pleasant.

Annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival returns in 2023 with new additions

The annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival returns in 2023 on June 10, with atmosphere favorites plus some new additions–including non-alcoholic beers, local wine, and a revamped VIP area–with proceeds going to local nonprofits and community organizations.

Celebrate Pride Month in Isabella County with June Pride events

Celebrate Pride Month in Isabella County this June by joining Great Lakes Bay Pride and regional partners in these 2023 family friendly festivities.

Dr. Kellen Stilwell conducts telepsychiatry sessions with rural Michigan children and adolescents.
Psychiatric residents and fellows fill gaps in rural Michigan mental health care

Psychiatry fellows and psychiatry residents are helping to fill the gaps in care experienced by rural Michiganders.

Dr. Tolulope Sonuyi, director of Detroit Life Is Valuable Everyday (DLIVE), and Juanita Houston, DLIVE's lead healthy minds coach.
Michigan programs aim to stop violence against youth before it happens

Medical researchers in Michigan are designing innovative programs to intervene in cycles of violence.

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