mental health

When Christina Ryan-Stoltz lost her son Isaac to suicide, her world fell apart. After his death, Christina says she was a wreck and searching desperately for answers to a question no parent wants to ask: Why?

Michigan is the Great Lakes state as you know. So naturally we have a lot of wetlands as well. They filter water, and mitigate flooding. But human activity, including large-scale farming, has greatly reduced them over the years. What might Congress do about that? Also, efforts here in northern Michigan to support first responders dealing with their own mental health. And a trip to an artist residency in Elberta. One of the stories in this episode references suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide or is in crisis call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988First responders can also contact the Front Line Strong line: 1-833-34-STRONG or 1-833-347-8766.

Since Nov. 15, five public safety workers in Michigan have died by suicide. One northern Michigan firefighter is among those trying to help fellow first responders deal with mental health issues.

Two stories about pressure: One on youth mental health in the Grand Traverse region, and the other about a local singer-songwriter feeling pressure to produce new work.

Inland Seas Education Association is holding a workshop in Traverse City on climate anxiety, with a focus on talking about it with young people.

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, and other partners will use $5 million in federal funds to develop the Grand Traverse Center for Mental Wellness.The Center for Wellness will bring existing mental health services under one roof. It's part of a three-phase project to expand mental health services.

A free 10-week counseling program for people ages 12 to 18 starts next week. "Youth Empowerment Success!" is meant to address stressors and mental health challenges.

Housed in the McLaren Hospital at 748 S Main St., the newly renovated 11,000-square-foot facility will take in patients with symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other thought disorders, such as schizophrenia.

Eligible applicants include nonprofits, private and public agencies, Native American tribes and universities – specifically in communities with 75,000 people or less.

The Justin A. Borra Behavioral Health Center is an 18-bed mental health unit currently under construction at the McLaren Hospital in Cheboygan.