Mental health in Michigan Archives

Michigan’s drug fight relies on harm reduction. RFK Jr. says it doesn’t work

by Robin Erb June 17, 2026June 21, 2026

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stopped in southeast Michigan Wednesday to announce a multimillion-dollar effort that shifts gears in the nation’s drug fight — away from harm reduction, while leaning in to spirituality and faith

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Do Michigan parents have a right to see everything in kids’ medical records?

by Robin Erb June 15, 2026June 17, 2026

In Michigan, parents may face limited access to certain medical records, such as substance abuse treatment, as their children get older. State Rep. Joe Aragona, R-Clinton Township, would change that.

Therapist, Jacob Moon, poses for a portrait with his dog, Isla, in his office on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI. (Kristen Norman for Bridge MI)

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Michigan Blue Cross to limit mental health benefit. Will thousands lose care?

by Robin Erb June 11, 2026June 12, 2026

Beginning March 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will no longer pay for counseling services provided in a private office by limited license providers.

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Michigan center for adults with disabilities to reopen after dispute

by Robin Erb June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Clients of the Bergmann Center, a Charlevoix day program for dozens of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, lost services last month amid a battle over funds.

Right to die advocates holding signs that say My Life. My Decision rally outside the New Mexico Supreme Court in Santa Fe, N.M.

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Michigan lawmakers revive push to legalize physician-assisted suicide

by Eli Newman May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

Michigan House Democrats are renewing an effort to legalize physician-assisted death. Opponents worry the framework is morally dubious and may create new pressures in health care.

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Opinion | Mental health is health: Make annual screenings standard for Michigan K–12

by Kanzoni Asabigi May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Michigan should establish annual behavioral health assessments for every K-12 student, just as we require annual physical health evaluations.

A woman smiles as she hugs an older seated woman inside a community center activity room, while other people work on puzzles and tablets at nearby tables. Colorful artwork hangs on the wall in the background.

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Some fear ‘domino effect’ as disabled adults lose lifeline in northern Michigan

by Eli Newman May 12, 2026May 13, 2026

A Charlevoix day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is set to close this month. Families are left with few options for care as providers warn of systemic issues to maintain services.