Mental Health Association in Michigan

07/03/2026

More good information about managing trauma triggers during the 4th of July.

07/03/2026

Here are some tips for managing trauma cues during fireworks season. For those who have experienced combat, gun violence or fires, going to a fireworks display can be overwhelming. Here is a link to some tips that you might find helpful.

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

03/07/2026

What is the Difference Between “Healthy” and Punishing Exercise? We Asked the Experts.

What is the Difference Between "Healthy" and Punishing Exercise? We Asked the Experts - Sanford Behavioral Health

02/25/2026

This year's theme for May's Mental Health Month is, More Good Days, Together. This reflects the heart of our mission: helping people have more good days by meeting them where they are, supporting them as whole people, and understanding “good” is defined by their unique experience and goals. Download your planning guide here!

Since founding Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health America has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide.

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

The Mental Health Association in Michigan is continuing to monitor the transition of crisis services from Common Ground to Oakland Community Health Network in Oakland County.

Critics fear service disruptions as Oakland County’s community mental health agency asks law enforcement to divert crisis cases to local emergency departments.

02/04/2026

It's , and we wanted to celebrate by uplifting the work of nine peers working to advance and protect Black mental health. ❤️💚🖤

This month, we’ll continue highlighting Black and African American contributions to the mental health movement because they are oftentimes overlooked. Without recognizing the lack of representation of Black and African American people in the mental health movement, we do a disservice and continue to inflict harm.
Learn more and explore Mental Health America’s resources for Black mental health: mhanational.org/black-history-month

01/23/2026

MHAM and Mental Health America honors Senator Michael Webber 2025 State Legislative Champion award for his legislative and advocacy work in mental health. Thank you, Sen. Webber, for all you do! Press release can be read here: https://bit.ly/4a8oCkq

Mental health care is health care. It is important that we treat it as such and continue working to shed light on how we can improve transparency and care for patients across the state.

I am honored to have received the State Legislative Champion Award from Mental Health America for my advocacy efforts on behalf of vulnerable kids and adults receiving care within Michigan's mental health care system.