Licensed Professional Counselor Brittani Decess with Health for Life Counseling said bias and stigma against the LGBTQ+ community is “still hanging around in our culture,” which contributes to the statistic.

Call 988 if you are in crisis and/or are experiencing suicidal feelings.

Join organizers from Be Nice this Saturday for the walk to "Stomp Out Stigma." (May 11, 2026

Maranda is teaming up with several organizations challenging people to race to kindness.

Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, affect over 21 million Americans. But a national organization is reaching millions of people each year offering resources, services and wellness tools.

A former Harvard hockey goalie is using his own experiences with mental health struggles to help others.

Bipolar disorder is more common than you may think. It affects about 5.7 million adults in the U.S. every year, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

Mental health foundation be nice. is set to host its annual Family Fun Fest, which was previously known as the Kids & Family Expo event.

The festival will be held at DeVos Place and will last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of interactive activities will be featured, including bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses, a cake walk and art stations.

A series focused on tools and strategies to support children’s mental heath will be offered for parents and guardians, with sessions that will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Amid competition and training, mental health often falls by the wayside for high school athletes.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are partnering with the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.

Christy Buck discusses the unique mental health challenges facing athletes on this segment of Mental Health Mondays.

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan (be nice.) is celebrating an important milestone. The foundation celebrated 15 years Wednesday.

CEO and founder Christy Buck said the organization is working with more than 100 schools across the state and more than 50 districts.