Mental health

March 24, 2015

Typical or Troubled

Do you ever wonder whether your teen’s emotions or behavior are just normal teen behavior or are indicative of something more concerning? The American Psychiatric Foundation […]
March 17, 2015

Community Eye Clinic at RAHS Ypsilanti Community High School

On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at 9 AM, the UMHS Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) celebrated the culmination of a goal set years ago with […]
March 3, 2015

The Whole Tooth

Did you know that February was Children’s Dental Health Month? I’m a big lover of puns, and this “whole tooth” is a good one! Let’s drill […]
February 24, 2015

Children’s Dental Health Month

By: Christine Kleinheksel What you eat matters!  The American Dental Association recommends that parents and children avoid these top seven foods to improve help improve their […]
February 3, 2015

Winter Health and Wellness

By: Jamie Kakos, MSW Candidate & Shannon Hill, LMSW, CPS-M The snow is falling, and temperatures are dropping. It is important to stay healthy during these […]
January 27, 2015

Making New Years Resolutions Work

It is a month into the New Year and it is time to check in with our New Year’s resolutions. A common sentiment amongst resolution makers […]
January 16, 2015

Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Monday, January 19th, we will celebrate the Birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King, the foremost leader of the American Civil Rights […]
December 23, 2014

Happy and Healthy 2015!

The end of 2014 is upon us with the holidays and many a-gathering to attend! I often find myself reflecting on the past year around this […]
October 16, 2014

Bullying and Prevention Awareness Month

By: Shelby Sauer, MSW Candidate & Shannon Hill, LMSW, CPS-M Bullying. Defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power […]
October 7, 2014

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

By: Patrice Barden, MSW Candidate & Shannon Hill, LMSW, CPS-M We may know what the color of certain ribbons symbolize (i.e. pink for breast cancer awareness), […]
September 9, 2014

Grandparents as Parents

You pictured these years as a time you could slow down a little knowing that you worked so hard making a home, raising a family. But […]
April 1, 2014

SADD Bullying Prevention Campaign

On March 27th, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) members at Ypsilanti Community Middle School (YCMS) offered an inspiring and educational movie lunch-in on the topic of […]
May 17, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Month with RAHS: Accessible Behavioral Health Services for Youth

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the importance of, behavioral and emotional health. At the Regional Alliance for […]
May 29, 2024

A Q&A with Dr. Sana Ahmed, MD

Meet Dr. Sana Ahmed, a passionate MD dedicated to helping adolescents navigate their health and wellness. After completing her residency at the University of Michigan, she […]