Mental Illness Awareness: Learn A Little – by Leslie

Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10, has just closed.…

Interlochen Public Radio: 20th Anniversary of Traverse City State Hospital Closure

Twenty years ago this month, the State of Michigan locked the doors of the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. At any one time, the State Hospital was home to thousands of patients and steady work for hundreds of employees. On the next Points North here on Interlochen Public Radio, we'll take a tour of the building with some former employees.

TV 9 & 10: Accessing Mental Health Services May Get More Difficult in Budget Deal – 9/22/09: Ryan Raiche and Photojournalist Jeremy Erickson, a video interview with Greg Paffhouse, CEO and Signe Ruddy, Traverse House Director

Budget talks continued in Lansing Tuesday, but it's not real clear how much progress is being made. Among the many areas likely to see cuts is the department that supports the state's mental health services.

3rd Annual Art of Recovery Show: Call for Artists!

Whether it’s mental illness, substance abuse, grief, loss,…

Public Invited to Candidate Forums

Local, state and federal legislative candidates have been invited to a series of forums in October to discuss their views on key issues. The public is invited to attend. The forum is sponsored by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health (NLCMH) and its Consumer Advocacy Council. The forum will focus on affordable housing, employment, public transportation, and health care. Candidates attending will have the opportunity to address these issues and to respond to audience questions.

Brenda: My Story

I was sexually abused by two family members before my teen…

Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness

Progress is being made to remove the stigma of mental illness…