Michigan Must Beef up Mental Health Services for Kids Under Court Settlement

Michigan must beef up mental health services for kids under court settlement

A settlement agreement would require the state to offer more services for children with mental illness and their families. But even if a federal judge signs off on the pact, it’s unclear how quickly the changes would happen.

The Vital Role of Medicaid and School-Based Health Centers for Michigan Youth – MLPP

More than a quarter of young people in Michigan have at least one diagnosed mental health condition — underscoring the critical role school-based health centers (SBHCs) play in meeting the growing demand for timely, accessible care. SBHCs are trusted, community-based hubs offering essential physical and mental health services right where students are: at school. As noted in a recent League policy brief, more than 300 SBHCs operate across Michiga…

Here’s What $1B in Cuts Mean for Black Kids’ Mental Health

Research shows that suicide rates among Black youth have climbed by nearly 37% over the past five years, with Black teens now reporting higher attempt rates than their white and Hispanic peers. At the same time, Black and Native American students are 1.3 times more likely than white students to attend schools with a police officer — but no school mental health counselor. So educators, families, and education advocates were alarmed when, earlier …