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…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Virtual Workshop – Summer 2022

May 10, 2022 Events, General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering new Summer dates for the free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce workshop. The link to access the online workshop is provided to participants after registration. All Summer 2022 sessions…

CBT Group for Adults with Social or Performance Anxiety – Spring 2022

April 19, 2022 Events, Group Therapy, News, Psych Clinic

The University Psychological Clinic at MARI is offering another virtual CBT group for adults with social and/or performance anxiety this spring. The session is scheduled for 6:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting April 19. A preliminary screening appointment is required before joining…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: April 2022

April 7, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

This April, 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, April 7, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is open to people with aphasia…

Aphasia Fund Breaks the $100K Donations Mark and Growing!

March 11, 2022 General, News, Success Story, UCLL

When Tyler Thomas set out to complete a full Ironman competition in fall 2021, he knew dedicating the race to close family friend Tim Wadhams felt right. Tyler decided to tackle the feat of endurance in honor of Tim —…

UMAP Aphasia Social Hour: March 2022

March 3, 2022 Events, News, UCLL, UMAP

Join the U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) for the March aphasia social hour. The free, virtual social hour is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, March 3, 2022 via Zoom. The social hour is open to people with aphasia and…