Department of Psychiatry

Michigan Medicine faculty and staff volunteers hosted a youth mental health fair at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival with games and activities to reduce stigma and bring mental health resources to the community

Many people over 50 aren't aware of the 988 mental health crisis line, though some are aware of other crisis lines, suggesting an opportunity to increase awareness and use.

The Summer 2026 Zero Suicide Newsletter explores the "improve" element of the Zero Suicide Framework, sharing how a focus on continuous quality improvement and measurable goal-setting can make a meaningful difference in youth suicide prevention.

Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men, says a Michigan Medicine expert.

Pulse June 2026 edition

A Q&A with Dr. Bravender discussing what looksmaxxing is. Along with the true dangers of it, what parents should know, and when to intervene.

A patient, his doctor and other experts warn of dangers of 7-OH, which is touted as a derivative of kratom and is widely available, but packs far more opioid danger.

Boosting Care and Pediatric Residency Training in Mental Health

In this episode of UMich Med Mosaic, host Mackenzie Kay speaks with MD students Josh Chen and Gabriel Culian about what it feels like to step onto the hospital wards for the first time. They reflect on their earliest patient encounters, the transition from standardized patients to real clinical settings, and the role medical students play in building trust, explaining care plans and supporting patients and families. They also discuss witnessing serious illness, grief and life-changing conversations, while exploring how early clinical experiences shape confidence, empathy and the kind of physicians they hope to become.