by Kelsey | Apr 15, 2025 | Cityscene
It’s not uncommon for barbers, cosmetologists and stylists to be the ones who share in tough conversations with their clients while they’re sitting in their chairs each appointment. In order to best equip these professionals to recognize and respond to...
by Kelsey | Nov 11, 2024 | Cityscene
Evidence-based mental health education program ‘be nice.’ (created by the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan) recently hosted their Seventh Annual West Side Student Symposium in Grand Rapids, welcoming hundreds of students and staff from Michigan...
by Emily | May 31, 2024 | Profile
Christy Buck is the 2024 recipient of the West Michigan Woman Legacy of Brilliance Award. With over 36 years in the mental health field, Christy Buck’s passion for transforming and saving lives through mental health education led her to develop two mental health...
by Emily | Feb 15, 2023 | Wellness
In the wake of tragic events like the mass shooting at Michigan State University, parents can struggle to find the right words to say to their children. Addressing traumatic events is no simple feat, but there are several approaches that can be helpful in making sure...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 24, 2017 | Relationships
The latest Netflix hit, 13 Reasons Why is based on a novel of the same name by Jay Asher. It chronicles fictional teenager Hannah Baker’s death by suicide. Before her death, Hannah records a series of 13 tapes, blaming people—and providing reasons—for her death....
