Meredith Ollila, M.A., is the communications specialist for the TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) research team in the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry and Eisenberg Family Depression Center.
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News Release
On June 30, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Legislature demonstrated a continued commitment to youth mental health by including $50 million for TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) in the budget for fiscal year 2023.
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Health Lab
Surveys and other data from Detroit school students, parents and staff show a high rate of mental health issues before the pandemic. The results are informing efforts to improve outreach and services.