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Longform Timothy Michling, research associate in health affairs at the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and author of a report entitled "Michigan Falls Short on Mental Health Services."

How can Michigan address its dire shortage of mental health professionals?

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 14, 2022
Longform Shelby Township resident Nicholas Tabarias has rediscovered his love of writing and performing music since recovering from gambling addiction.

Michigan tackles dramatic rise in problem gambling

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 31, 2022
Longform Devita Davison, executive director of FoodLab Detroit.

Michiganders take action against food apartheid

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 16, 2022
Longform A LifeCircles PACE participant shows off their coloring. LifeCircles provides a day center and encourages participants to attend for socialization.

Michigan works to bridge gaps in elder care, allowing more adults to age at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 3, 2022
Longform Behavior Specialist Marcy Carter asks students at Kalamazoo's Northwood Elementary to discuss their feelings.

Michigan's Social-Emotional Learning Network helps schools serve the whole child

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 10, 2022
Longform Pastor Dillon Burns, Manchester United Methodist Church.

In rural Washtenaw County, faith leaders work with mental health providers to address COVID impacts

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 27, 2022
Longform Edward Lofton and his mother Joanna Lofton, community resource specialist at the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Edward lives with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, like many people with ASD, has faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan organizations help people living with autism reduce risks of COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 6, 2022
Longform Kevin Fischer.

Michigan prepares for long-term mental health effects of COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 16, 2021
Longform Parent holding infant's hand

Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 2, 2021
Longform COVID vaccination

Under-recognized frontline workers help spread word on COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 11, 2021
Longform A DIGs workshop on asemma, or tobacco.

Here's how the UP's Debweyendan Indigenous Gardens build health, community, and food sovereignty

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 28, 2021
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