Think of the bacteria in our gut as the oil to our cars. Without it, the car cannot run smoothly, and risks breaking down. When we go in for an oil change, we notice that our car gets better gas mileage, the engine becomes more efficient, and there is less buildup of debris inside.Continue reading Health Resource: The Promise of Fecal Transplants
What is the microbiome? How might it be affecting your health? What can you do about it?Continue reading Health Resource: Introduction to the Microbiome
There’s a lot of information out there! Check out these tips from NAMI volunteer John Sepp to help you reflect on your biases and thought processes as you access mental health resources.Continue reading Overcoming Bias: Tools to Help you Navigate Mental Health Resources
Three officers involved in the incident that resulted in the murder of George Floyd are currently standing trial. NAMI Washtenaw has compiled a list of resources to support anyone who might re-experience racialized trauma during this time.Continue reading Nine Resources for Coping with Racialized Trauma
How much social media is too much and how do you recognize when your time on social media is becoming problematic? Here are some research-backed tips to help you out. Continue reading Seven Tips for Healthy Social Media Use
Years ago, when my loved one’s psychiatrist told me that one of the symptoms of schizophrenia is that people don’t know they are ill – “anosognosia” – it blew my mind. Since then, I have learned quite a lot about anosognosia.Continue reading Anosognosia: When People Don’t Know They Are Ill
I recently had the opportunity to speak with some first responders to gain insight into what they do to re-energize themselves when they are feeling depleted from the daily stresses of their occupations.Continue reading Self-care Advice from First Responders
Although the past year has been difficult, most of the effects of loneliness and stress can be remedied by a bit of social medicine. Continue reading The Importance of Connection after COVID-19
By Ingrid Worth I have always been a somewhat anxious person, prone to overthinking small decisions and spending hours worrying about relatively trivial events and assignments. I felt overwhelmed and stressed when busy, and impatient and restless when I had a break. Like many others, the past year only increased my tension, leaving me feelingContinue reading Moving Toward Meditation
By Susan Todoroff and Bob Nassauer Washtenaw County Resources Washtenaw Community Mental Health Youth & Family Services Requests for services can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling Access at 734-544-3050 or 1-800-440-7548. Or Dial 2-1-1.Website: ewashtenaw.org Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) Phone: 734-936-5900 Website: psych.med.umich.edu/patient-care/psychiatric-emergency-service/ St. Joseph Mercy Hospital AnnContinue reading Helpful Mental Health Resources for the Covid-19 Pandemic
