Understanding and Managing ADHD – Free Parent and Guardian Workshop (Fall 2022)

October 11, 2022 ADHD, Events, News, Parenting, UCCF

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering new sessions of the virtual Understanding and Managing ADHD – Free Parent and Guardian Workshop for Fall 2022. The workshop is free, but participants are required to register and…

New Dates for Aphasia Social Hour: September 2022

September 1, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) is offering new sessions of the September 2022 Aphasia Social Hour. The next social hour is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, September 1, 2022 via Zoom. The free, virtual social hour is open to…

UMAP and Former Clients Featured in Atlanta Journal Constitution

July 25, 2022 General, Media Coverage, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) and former UMAP clients Anna and Ryan Teal were recently featured in an article published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC). The article was featured as the cover story of Inspire Atlanta, a section in…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: August 2022

August 4, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

Join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the August aphasia social hour! This month’s free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, August 4, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is open to people with aphasia and…

MARI Internship Virtual Open House 2022

July 20, 2022 Events, General, Job or Fellowship, Training

Get to know the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) during the internship virtual open house, scheduled for 9–10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Learn about the 2022 internship positions, including Adult Track and Child Track placements. The virtual open houses…

2022 Aphasia Awareness Month

June 6, 2022 News, UCLL, UMAP

Did you know that over 2 million Americans have aphasia, yet most people don’t know what it is? According to the National Aphasia Association (NAA), nearly 9 out of 10 people reported never hearing the term “aphasia.” That’s why, each…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: What to Know

May 10, 2022 General, News

Each year, the month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and the millions of people who are affected by mental illness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: May 2022

May 5, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

This May, join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the monthly aphasia social hour. The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, May 5, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is open to people with aphasia…

Psych Clinic Recruiting for Young-Adult Support Teams (YST)

May 2, 2022 News, Psych Clinic

The University of Michigan Psychological Clinic is currently recruiting for Young Adult Support Teams (YST) for those at high risk for suicide. About Young-Adult Support Teams (YST) Young adults (age 18-30) can nominate 1-3 people from their family, school, work,…

UCLL Director Carol Persad Tapped to Provide Expert Knowledge on Aphasia

April 20, 2022 Media Coverage, News, UCLL, UMAP

Following the announcement of Bruce Willis’s retirement from his acting career, our UCLL Director Carol Persad was recently featured as an expert source to provide insight into what aphasia is. WDIV Detroit’s Channel 4 News produced the 3-minute segment on…