On May 1, 2025, the Michigan School Safety and Mental Health Commission issued a comprehensive report offering recommendations on how Michigan can best strengthen school safety and student mental health. 

Nasuh Malas, M.D., M.P.H., MC3 Emergency Services Clinical Lead, served on the commission that prepared this report. “Through close engagement with organizations and programs throughout the state, as well as national benchmarking, the Commission outlined several recommendations we feel will support our youth, their mental health and well-being, and allow them to thrive in an environment that is safe, secure and nurturing,” Dr. Malas commented. “We hope these recommendations will be a launching point for ongoing efforts to promote safety in schools, supporting our educators and school staff in educating our youth, as well as addressing the ongoing crisis in youth mental health.” 

Dr. Malas also was quoted in a recent TV6 article where he commented on how students across the country are dealing with mental health challenges. “So, our youth in the state of Michigan are no different,” said Dr. Malas. “They experience high levels of stress from a variety of factors and some of that stress can result in mental illness or substance use.”

View the complete report at the link below.