My Peace of Mind

Mental health matters. Wellness matters. Wellness first. Karen Gallagher is a licensed Master of Social Work and has been in practice for over 35 years. Karen owns a group mental health private practice, called the Wellness Institute of MI with two locations, one in Okemos...

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Michigan groups help people in mental health crisis

For decades, Karen Gallagher has worked to provide support and counseling to people struggling with their mental health here in mid-Michigan. It’s work that she says is needed now more than ever. “We have seen a definite increase in the numbers,” said President of the...

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Loneliness and Mental Health

source link: https://www.wnem.com/2023/05/02/loneliness-described-latest-public-health-epidemic/ MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – Loneliness is the latest public health epidemic, and one local expert spoke about potential causes. About half of adults in the U.S. say they’ve experienced loneliness according to a report by the Surgeon General. “I think May is sort of...

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How does mental health impact those that become active shooters and cause violence?

Let’s talk about mental health. The phenomenon of traditional mental health is very common.  Approximately, 40 million people experience anxiety and depression affects 1 in 5 adults in the United States. There are many other mental health concerns as well, such as OCD, addictions, and...

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