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Click here for mental health screening tools There is no question, 2020 has been a year like no other. The pandemic has already brought with it a mental health crisis, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new report found that Americans are experiencing more coronavirus-related mental health issues […]

By Susan Kozak For MediaNews Group September is National Recovery Month, an observance to reflect on recovery and a reminder that a life free of addictive substances is possible. While people determined to seek or maintain sobriety can succeed, the coronavirus has made it more challenging than usual. The combination of isolation, fear of getting […]

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment provider, Community Care Services, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Ethel & James Flinn Foundation to support the continued delivery of mental health programs and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to mental health services and general operations has changed significantly since the COVID-19 crisis began. […]

By Susan Kozak |  MediaNews Group For both parents and students, both situations bring a degree of stress when it comes to making a decision, weighing the pros and cons and potential consequences. The logistical choices and changes have mental health implications in children who may struggle with anxiety and depression due to all the […]

By Susan Kozak | MedieNews Group Over the past several months, we have collectively gone through unprecedented times that none of us were prepared to handle. Between the Covid-19 pandemic, isolation, loss of employment, finances and for many, loved ones as well, it has taken a toll on our mental health. Add to that the […]

By Laura Boros and Susan Kozak | MediaNews Group While one in five people in the U.S. will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, right now, we are all facing unique challenges that are impacting our mental health. Sheltering in place, social isolation, loss of income, or a job, are the devastating fallout and […]

Community Care Services is providing telehealth services and resources geared towards uninsured or underinsured Wayne County hospitality workers Click here for article      

Video Clip Here DETROIT – As the coronavirus pandemic continues it can lead to severe anxiety and even a rise in domestic violence. Doctors and social workers want people to know that their lines are open for people with stress or people in danger. Being forced to stay inside during the pandemic can get frustrating, […]

By Susan Kozak For Media News Group | March 16, 2020     Most know that good lifestyle habits are crucial to maintaining physical wellness. The decisions we make on a daily basis, from regular exercise to proper nutrition and sleep, have a direct correlation to avoiding preventable diseases. The same is true for improving […]

  By Susan Kozak For Media News Group | Feb 15, 2020 Continuing the theme for 2020, the year of emotional wellness, let’s address self-esteem. Webster defines self-esteem as “a reasonable or justifiable sense of one’s worth or importance.” It’s more than just liking yourself and it’s certainly not arrogance or narcissism.   Having healthy […]

By Susan Kozak For MediaNews Group The third Monday in January is dubbed “Blue Monday” because the weather is usually miserable, the highs of Christmas are replaced by the lows of credit card bills and the days still seem way too short. Another factor is the new year’s resolutions made have already failed. It’s debatable […]