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Julie Riddle

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"Teenagers matter. They’re a part of our communities, our families, our friendships. Their feelings and their struggles matter." Eve Cole
Teens and mental health: The emotions beneath the behaviors

Today’s teens face numerous challenges to their mental health, and nearly one in five teens surveyed reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the past year. In 2023, nearly a third of U.S. teens received mental health treatment, according to the CDC report. In Michigan, some of those teens saw practitioners and joined groups at OnPoint, which provides behavioral health and homelessness services in Allegan County.  

Deb Messing oversees Sanilac County Community Mental Health communications efforts to the county's rural residents.
Rural mental health providers overcome stigma, rugged individualism, and distance to provide care

Here's how three Michigan community mental health agencies serving rural populations have found ways to meet their unique needs by developing innovative programs and effective outreach.

Tonya Bradley-Parker, Vice President of Meals on Wheels
Collaboration expands MIFA’s reach, boosts health for vulnerable populations

Partnerships with Regional One Health, UnitedHealthcare, and a local federally qualified health center enable MIFA to increase the reach of its longstanding Meals-on-Wheels program. The collaborations tap MIFA’s expertise while freeing its partners to pursue their own strengths in caring for the people they serve.

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