The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) Mental Health services, provided by the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) and the University Psychological Clinic (Psych Clinic), are moving physical office spaces on Dec. 18, 2023. We will be closed…
UMAP Discusses Impact of Aphasia On Families
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) hosted a virtual presentation with the National Aphasia Association (NAA).
Dr. Carol Persad, director of UMAP and the University Center for Language and Literacy, discussed the impact of…
Giving Blueday 2023 Recap
Thanks to our donors on Giving Blueday, the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) has established a mental health fund to support our clients with aphasia. Contributions will go toward developing mental health resources, tools, and training programs targeted at…
Dr. Erin Hunter Discusses ‘Resource Budgeting’
Social media can be a deceiving place. Everything looks perfect, from the lighting, to the props to the background. The captions are witty and attention-grabbing, and there are positive comments galore. This applies not only to topics such as fashion…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: What to Know
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…
Psych Clinic Recruiting for Young-Adult Support Teams (YST)
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,…
MARI Client-Focused Updates: July 2021
The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) recently mailed out billing statements with a note for all current and recent clients. In addition to a billing statement, the mailing included information about a phased-in return-to-onsite services, as well as planned changes…
UCCF’s Erin Hunter: On How to Help Your Kids Cope with Pandemic Stress
Erin Hunter, Ph.D., interim director of the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) at MARI, recently provided expert advice on parenting during the pandemic, particularly as children transition back into in-person learning. In the conversation with Michigan Radio’s…
Expert Advice: On How to Parent in a Pandemic and Being a Good Example
Parenting is not easy business.
Erin Hunter, Ph.D., interim director of the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) at MARI, recently provided actionable advice for parents, particularly those who may be feeling frayed around the edges or burnt…
MARI Anti-Racism Statement: Solidarity and Action for Equality
Far too often, individuals in our society, under the guise of protecting the community, enact violence upon people of color, such us in the brutal and horrific killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, and Alton Sterling.…
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