Where Do You Land When Your Mind Falls Apart?
Liisa suffered a nervous breakdown. She was transported to the emergency room at UP Health System Portage.
Interacting with the police
For someone with a mental health problem, any interaction with police can be dangerous for officers and individuals alike.
Pandemic safety procedures leave some mental health patients feeling abandoned
Teletherapy is popular among many of CCMH's patients, but not all of them find it adequate.
Relying on One Another
People needing support, either in their struggle with mental illness or with helping a loved one, turn to the Mental Health Support Group of the Keweenaw Area.
Autism advocates pushing for greater awareness, understanding in others
“If you’ve met one kid with autism, then you’ve met one kid with autism,” said Janel Summers, the autism consultant at the Copper Country Intermediate School District.
New programs rising to meet young people’s mental health needs
Local school are implementing tiered systems of support to address the needs of school kids early on.