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Substances and Mental Health
Substance use and abuse are major challenges that can affect an individuals mental health. “Substances” include a wide range of things that can alter physiology and behavior. These include legal […]
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A Caring Community Can Change the World
By: Dr. Ken Massey There are people in our community who are at risk of dying of a terminal illness and we can help to stop the progression of this […]
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SAFE: Sharing Stories to Prevent Suicide
On Jan. 27, Farmington SAFE (Suicide Awareness For Everyone) sponsored an important community conversation. The goal of Farmington SAFE is to prevent suicide by erasing the stigma of speaking up […]
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Local Suicide Prevention Efforts Among ‘Best Practices’ at National Conference
By: Joni Hubred-Golden Farmington SAFE will be showcased during the National League of Cities conference, held November 19-22 in Austin, TX. A local suicide prevention effort that began with concerns raised by several […]
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Talk, Plan, Be the Solution
Not a month goes by that doesn’t have a specific designation to raise awareness of an illness, campaign or any number of efforts. This month is dedicated to suicide awareness […]
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Farmington Hills Task Force Gets People Talking About Depression and Suicide
By: Joni Hubred-Golden In 2010, Farmington Hills council members Nancy Bates, Randy Bruce, and Ken Massey met to talk about a startling number of attempted and completed suicides in their city.Four years […]
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‘You’re Not Alone’
SAFE tournament drives home mental health, suicide awareness Ken Massey and his wife Katherine organized the softball tournament at Founders Sports Park. / John Stormzand | Staff Photographer Written by […]