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By Susan Kozak Special to Digital First Media Oct 25, 2018 There’s a virus spreading across America. It harms the one in five Americans affected by mental health conditions. It shames them into silence. It prevents them from seeking help. And in some cases, it takes lives. What virus are we talking about? It’s stigma. […]

Susan Kozak For Digital First Media Sep 14, 2018 Opioids have become a major public health crisis here in Michigan and across the nation. A report by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Apriss Health concluded that there were 30 percent more drug-related overdose deaths in 2015 than in 2013, with […]

By Susan Kozak For Digital First Media Jul 16, 2018 The recent deaths by suicide of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain were tragic and shocking to many who never personally knew either of them. The idea that anyone with fame, money and success could have thoughts of ending their lives and sadly […]

By Susan Kozak Special to Digital First Media Apr 23, 2018 May is Mental Health Awareness Month Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally –it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and […]

By Susan Kozak Special to Digital First Media Mar 22, 2018 March ushers in the spring season, a reason to celebrate after such a long winter. It also happens to bring with it seasonal celebrations such as March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day, spring break and Tigers opening day. And one common element that ties all […]

By Susan Kozak Special to The News-Herald Feb 15, 2018 As estimated one in 12 Americans suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. As a result, an estimated 26.8 million children are exposed, at varying degrees, to alcoholism in the family, placing them at higher risk […]

Jill Blackson visited WXYZ Detroit to share tips on how to avoid the winter blues and what to do if you thinks it’s something more serious.

Jill Blackson sits down with Fox 2’s Charlie Langton to talk about strategies for avoiding the winter blues.

Six things you can do to improve your mental wellness: Focus on what you’re grateful for, no matter how small. Get more sleep, even an extra 30 minutes a night will help. Have some fun, do something you enjoy at least once a week. Move your body, try adding a daily walk to your schedule. […]