There is a new normal for a lot of people working from home or remotely. At a recent staff meeting, several staff members were asked to share how they manage working at home. This is some of the wisdom … Read more
Christine Hogan
When speaking about mental health, many people forget minority/BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) communities and how their experiences may differ from what non-minorities deem as normal. Growing up as part of the BIPOC community, it was hard finding people … Read more
For just over three years, Art Ingraham of Holly has been volunteering his time for Common Ground, an organization aimed at offering passionate and understanding assistance to those in need. “It has been the greatest experience of my life and … Read more
In 1980, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was approved to be used as a diagnosis following extensive research involving returning Vietnam War Veterans, Holocaust survivors, sexual trauma victims, and others. PTSD is a condition that can happen after people see or live through … Read more
Suppose I told you that at every stage of life, you have a higher than average chance of dying from most diseases and to die 5-10 years earlier than most people. Would you resolve to take better care of yourself? … Read more
I am an employee of Common Ground who is working from home and isolating at home due to the current Covid-19 crisis. With the month of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, self-care tips and access to resources couldn’t be … Read more
Please see the following resources regarding the coronavirus pandemic: Oakland County’s Communicable Disease Unit phone number 248-858-1286: Report influenza-like activity. Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) web site at www.oakgov.com/health: Health information including coronavirus. OCHD Nurse on Call by phone at … Read more
The coronavirus is shifting the way we live our lives and perhaps more insidiously causing anxiety and triggering emotions and mental health concerns for people. Common Ground is here to help. Common Ground is a crisis response agency designed to help those … Read more
See below for more information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on symptoms and how to stop the spread of COVID-19. Symptoms Tips To Stop Spread
For this year’s NEDA (National Eating Disorder Awareness) Week, we are going to give you some helpful insight into how to create a supportive environment, away from diet culture, for your loved ones in recovery. To start, it’s important to … Read more
