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The 15th annual Depression on College Campuses conference is next week!
The annual University of Michigan Depression on College Campuses conference is just around the corner! It kicks off on Monday, March 20 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The conference theme is "Best Practices and Innovative Strategies after 15 years of Progress." [ Register Here ]
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Join us for our next Bright Nights Community Forum
Adolescent Depression, Resiliency and Coping Skills
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Downtown Ann Arbor District Library | Multi-Purpose Room
Adolescence is a period of great change and great stress. Academics become more challenging, the number of competing responsibilities increase, and navigating the social world becomes more complex. Major depression in adolescents is common, with 11 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 17 experiencing a major depressive episode each year. It is important to make sure that communities are not only aware of depression symptoms, but also how they can help adolescents experiencing depression.
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Apply for the Maxwell Gray Film Fellowship and Film Production Summer Internship
Deadline is this Friday!
Are you interested in mental health and film? The Depression Center's Maxwell Gray Film Fellowship and Film Production Summer Internship promotes college student mental health by producing original video content. During this eight-week summer opportunity, the selected fellow will lead and intern will actively participate in the production of one or more brief films to promote mental health awareness and help-seeking in college student populations.
[ Apply Here ]
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Register now for the 12th annual MOM Race for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention
May 6, 2017
The "MOM" race is devoted to erasing the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide, provide hope, and raise funds for life-saving programs. Since its inception in 2006, the MOM Race has brought thousands of people together to celebrate life, strengthen community, and raise $250,000 for local brain research, suicide prevention programming, and crisis intervention services. This 5k run/walk takes place in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The Depression Center is a beneficiary of this race, and we invite you to register!
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TRAILS program hosts first training in Detroit
The Depression Center's TRAILS Program recently hosted 100 community mental health providers at its first training in evidence-based practices. TRAILS is developing a statewide network of providers who will ultimately serve as coaches for school professionals in their communities, bringing effective care to students with anxiety and depression.
[ Read More ]
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- Stephanie Zarb, program manager for our Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Veteran Program was interviewed by Comcast Newsmakers about how the program is making an impact among our statewide veteran population. In the clip, Stephanie discusses her personal journey and how she became involved with the program. [ Watch ]
- HomeFront Strong, an 8-week program to help Post-9/11 military or veteran spouses/partners build resilience and positive coping skills, is recruiting for upcoming groups in Grand Rapids and Warren. For more information, email Rebecca Couch or call (734) 998-2206.
- Have you ever wanted to experience what it's like to be on the field of the Big House? Now's your chance! Join us on April 9 for the Big House 5k: Trail to the Victors, presented by Toyota. Our Buddy-to-Buddy Program is one of the race beneficiaries and will receive a portion of the proceeds. [ Learn more, Register or Donate ]
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Ongoing: NAMI Washtenaw County offers support groups for people of all ages with mental illness and their loved ones. These free groups are held regularly each month in Ann Arbor. [ Details ]
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FROM OUR FRIENDS AT ESPERANZA MAGAZINE
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 Depression: Self-Compassion Can Change Your Life
Do you have a tendency to be your own worst critic? Challenging your inner judge with a little self-love and compassion can have radical results. [ Learn More ]
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