Dec. 30, 2019, 6:52 PM UTC Its that time of year, aka, the start of a new one, when we assess areas of our life wed like to improve and determine to make a change. Continue reading →

A man who attempted to touch an Ithaca store employee taking out trash - and who prompted a community scare on New Year's Day - has been referred for a mental health evaulation, Gratiot sheriff's officials said Thursday morning. Continue reading →

Exercise is not only good for your physical health, its good for your mental health, too. Indeed, many people even take up exercise as a way of boosting their mental well-being. But is all exercise equally beneficial and does it matter whether you do it alone or in a group Continue reading →

After winning reelection for another term, Mayor Ken Moore said he saw a productive 2020 on the horizon for Franklin. As of the last city-led census, Franklin had about 80,000 residents, but it will have its national count this upcoming year, which will better address plans for long-range growth. During the upcoming months, Moore plans to see his mental health initiative roll out along with a number of construction cones pop up for various projects throughout the city. Continue reading →

FORMER world champion speed skater Elise Christie has said she will quit social media in order to combat what she described as her continuing "poor mental health". The 29-year-old who endured a series of misfortunes at the 2018 Winter Olympics, described the extent of her illness in a series of posts on social media. She wrote: "I've decided that I'm going to take a break from social media for a while, I'm really not happy with who I am at the moment, and my poor mental health is getting the best of me and affecting my behaviours Continue reading →

Xinhua/SIPA USA/PA Images It is well-recognised that serving in the military can bring with it potentially devastating mental as well as physical health consequences. But, as Ashleigh Webber heard at the Health and Wellbeing at Work conference, the Ministry of Defence is working hard to ensure service personnel are well-supported both during and after their service. Serving in the military can have devastating and lasting effects on a persons mental health, both during and after service Continue reading →

BAY CITY, MI - A different type of first-aid training will be offered in 2020 in Bay and Arenac counties. Instead of learning how to bandage wounds or splint broken bones, trainees will learn how to provide mental health assistance. Adult mental health first aid and youth mental health first aid training courses are being offered in Bay City and Standish as a part of a national initiative to increase mental health literacy. Continue reading →

Dear Liz: This is a little unorthodox, but Im hoping you can help. Continue reading →