Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday intended to make mental health and substance abuse treatment more accessible in Michigan. The law closes loopholes that previously blocked patients from needed treatment. “It’s basically no quantitative or qualitative limits on mental health and substance use disorder treatment,” said Marianne Huff, the president of the Mental Health Association…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Children’s Mercy Hospital, along with other community leaders, held a youth mental health summit Tuesday morning to address current challenges and disparities. John Batten “The suicide rates among African American children are rising faster than the suicide rates among white children,” said Emily Snow, senior administrative director of behavioral health at…

Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson is one half of one of the top backfield duos in the nation, and one of the best players in the Big Ten. Last season, he took over as the main back, and alongside Marvin Harrison Jr., was the key to Ohio State’s success on the offensive side…

NEWS RELEASEGOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER**********************LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation that requires insurers to cover treatments for mental health and substance use disorder at the same level as physical health services. This new law aims to close existing loopholes, ensuring that Michigan residents have necessary access to the treatments they need.  “Every person in…

The city of Anoka discriminated against individuals with mental health disabilities, discouraging tenants from making emergency service calls for fear of eviction, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday. The complaint alleges the city’s rental licensing and “crime free” housing ordinance violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing…

It’s helping keep people out of jail and giving them options for help. BURLINGTON, N.C. — More money for mental health.  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investing $1.35 million dollars for crisis co-responder services.  These services deploy teams trained to respond to people experiencing a behavioral health emergency. Of the…

A lot rests on the nine pairs of shoulders that make up TWICE. As one of K-pop‘s leading girl groups, the members have worked for years to juggle their personal lives, full-band activities and, in the case of a few of them, solo careers — all of which Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun,…

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bill to expand mental health insurance coverage in Michigan – CBS Detroit Watch CBS News A new bill signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday aims to make sure insurance covers mental health treatments like physical health services. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – Weems hosted the Mental Health Awareness Fair in downtown Meridian on Tuesday morning. This was a free event held at Dumont Plaza. Members of the community came out to receive and learn information on how to manage their mental health in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. “It’s something that’s so…