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Listen in as our host TCC_Laura talks with our very own Tyanna McClain talk about youth voice and leadership opportunities for young people receiving mental health, child welfare and juvenile justice services. If you’re interested in joining Youth Move Detroit or learning more about Youth United, contact Tyanna McClain at Real Talk About Children’s Mental Health” podcast is brought to you by The Children’s Center in Midtown Detroit. In each episode, we get real about the unimaginable mental, social, and behavioral health challenges faced every day by Detroit’s most vulnerable children and families.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Council would like to highlight that March is Developmental Disability (DD) Awareness Month in hopes to promote inclusion of individuals with DD in all aspects of life. Did you know that a Developmental Disability is not a specific diagnosis, but rather an umbrella term for an array of diagnoses? While said diagnoses may impact an individual and their development, with proper support, individuals with a DD can lead meaningful and impactful lives. EDI also encourages people to use language that is meaningful to individuals when providing services.

I’m Young — talk about their life-changing work with our young boys and fathers in the community. Real Talk About Children’s Mental Health” podcast is brought to you by The Children’s Center in Midtown Detroit. In each episode, we get real about the unimaginable mental, social, and behavioral health challenges faced every day by Detroit’s most vulnerable children and families. The more people we reach with the information we share on this podcast, the more children and families we can help get the care they need and deserve.

Be on alert and watch your children because they are at home and have increased screen time. Be aware of trends in social media where children are mimicking their peers that may lead to risky behaviors and suicide. Call us at 313-324-8557 between Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. If your child is expressing a medical emergency, call 911 or take them to the nearest emergency department at a local hospital.