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Giving Blueday 2023 Recap

April 24, 2023 General, News, UCLL, UMAP

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’

September 7, 2022 Media Coverage, News, UCCF

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

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…

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,…

MARI Client-Focused Updates: July 2021

July 6, 2021 General, News, Services

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

March 9, 2021 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

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

October 13, 2020 General, News, Parenting, UCCF

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

June 8, 2020 General, News

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.…

MARI Offering Mental Health Consultations for Essential Workers

April 16, 2020 General, News, Services

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) is supporting the mental health needs of essential workers and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free 30-minute wellness consultations that will be scheduled within one to two business days of the…

Coronavirus Resources – Week of March 23, 2020

March 24, 2020 General

We will continue to add resources to the MARI website as necessary to help everyone get through the pandemic. Each week we will develop a new list to keep things fresh and organized. Links do not indicate endorsements. Click a…