More articles about: Mental Health

A child psychiatrist reflects on the importance of openness between teens and parents, and rapid response, when a friend or acquaintance may be at risk of suicide.

The March Madness of science, called STAT Madness, brings attention to scientific research at U-M and around the nation; six U-M-led teams have made it to this year's tournament run by a health news organization.

Having a dog, cat or other pet can help older adults stay active and maintain a sense of purpose, but pet-related costs may increasingly strain their budgets, a new poll suggests.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents today approved two projects that will improve access to much-needed mental health resources and create a lower-cost setting for certain surgical procedures in mid-Michigan.

A simple intervention of reduced work-related apps on personal devices led to an increase of wellbeing for health care workers a Michigan Medicine study found.

A recent study finds that transfeminine people 18 years and older report significant benefits across multiple metrics 12 months after the procedure.

Telehealth coverage under Medicare hasn’t led to an increase in total visits since 2020, but different medical specialties, especially mental health, have different rates of use.

As concern grows about online chatbots and mental health, an expert cautions about potential risk to already-vulnerable people, especially teens and young adults. Read the full article on the Health Lab website. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

One in three parents say it’s difficult to talk with their teen about food and weight, rising to more than half among parents who believe their teen is overweight, suggests national poll.

Cannabis use before driving can increase crash risks. A new study of people over 50 looks at who is most likely to use marijuana within two hours of driving.

In this special Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Harry, leaders across emotional support, clinical efficiency and faculty development reflect on Michigan Medicine’s achievement of gold status in the AMA’s Joy in Medicine Award. Drs. Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt, Whitney Begeman, Greta Branford, and George Mashour share how programs like COMPASS peer support, confidential counseling, AI-driven documentation tools and robust leadership development strengthen well-being across the institution. Their insights highlight systemwide commitment, innovation and continued investment in reducing burnout, fostering resilience and empowering faculty and clinicians to thrive.

Artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT that use large language models (LLMs) to allow people to engage in conversations may heighten the risk of psychosis in vulnerable people – including teens and young adults.

The number of Michigan children whose parents died from overdose, suicide, homicide or other substance-related causes has surged since 2000, accounting for 2 in 5 parental deaths, a new University of Michigan study found.

Michigan Medicine meets Michigan nature through art at D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion.

As more teens turn to tools like ChatGPT for their schoolwork, a doctor shares what parents should watch out for and how they can help their kids use AI wisely.