Health + Wellness

Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care

How the Center for Health and Research Transformation is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.

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Statewide effort tackles postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders

One of every five* new mothers experiences perinatal mood disorders, but only a small number receive the help they need. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association is working to change that.

Community mental health’s unsung heroes: Ashley Gibson, recovery coach

Gibson’s journey from inmate to recovering addict to recovery coach gives her a unique perspective.

Local networks, real results: Success stories from Michigan’s CMHs

Michigan's community mental health agencies serve as lifelines and innovators.

Conference creates welcoming space where autism community connects with wide range of resources

The Autism Alliance of Michigan hosts the 2025 Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference in Grand Rapids on Friday, November 14.

Coalition bridges the gap for families during the SNAP and WIC pause

In Bay County, a coalition formed to help families fill their dinner plates. The coalition is tackling the problem in several different ways.The Bay Area Community Foundation established a Food Insecurity Emergency Fund for both Bay and Arenac counties. At the same time, the United Way of Bay County is collecting food to divide between food banks and recruiting volunteers to meet increased demand.

Project THRIVE: $250K initiative launched to transform teen mental health

MSU’s Project THRIVE equips Flint residents to deliver mental health support to teens in trusted community spaces.

Mental health equity: Changes, challenges, and paving a path forward

“Health equity has always been an uphill battle. But without intentional investment and consistency, we risk sliding backward." Marianne Huff

Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future

Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.

التغييرات الفيدرالية على برنامج المساعدات الغذائية التكميلية (سناب) تهدد وصول أطفال ميشيغان الصغار إلى الغذاء ومستقبلهم

تشكل التغذية الجيدة الأساس للنمو الجسدي وتطور الدماغ والاستعداد المدرسي. وتُعد الألف يوم الأولى من حياة الطفل — من الحمل حتى عمر سنتين — مرحلة حاسمة.

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