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
Each May we are reminded of the importance of Mental Health Awareness. Learn more about how to turn mental health awareness into action from our
Maternal Mental Health Week is an important event recognized nationally May 5-11, but for perinatal health care providers, its significance is recognized year-round. The importance
Learn how MC3 is supporting the treatment of behavioral health in emergency departments, and read about MC3’s latest news, resources, and upcoming events.
Emergency departments face unique challenges in providing psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, impacting wait times and overall experience. These unique challenges,
As many as one in five women experience depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition during pregnancy or in the year after birth. Although effective
MC3 now offers no-cost child psychiatry consultations to providers at select emergency department (ED) partner sites in Michigan. Consultations include guidance on diagnosis, medication, behavioral
As pediatric providers and prescribers, you are the first line of defense in health care for children, which includes mental and behavioral health. By becoming
Every year in March, during Social Work Month, our team is reminded of the importance of social workers. Many of you likely know or work
To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, Michigan Medicine launched a powerful social media campaign featuring 18 women who empower women in their
To better understand prenatal care delivery in Michigan, Obstetrics Initiative (OBI) is developing a MOM MAP, or Multisite Opportunities for Michigan: Maternal Health Assets in Prenatal
We have added two new videos on the topics of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Eating Disorders to the Clinical Pearls Video Series. Each of the 7
The MC3 team created a web-based 2024 Annual Report to share the growth of their program and impact of their services from the past year
Learn how health care providers and community members can strengthen the connection between mother and baby, and read about MC3’s latest news, resources, and upcoming
Dr. Maria Muzik, MC3 Perinatal Medical Director, recently participated in a Michigan Medicine Mind Matters webinar on the topic of perinatal suicide. “If you have
The MC3 team continues to grow! This fall, MC3 welcomed two new additions to their consulting psychiatrist and Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) teams. Learn more
Since 2016, MC3 has offered online educational opportunities on a variety of mental and behavioral health topics for Michigan health care providers. MC3 is now
Dr. Nasuh Malas, MC3 consulting psychiatrist and Emergency Services Clinical Lead, was recently quoted in an article by the Ann Arbor Family Press, “Spotting Depression
In 2021, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) joined together
MC3 is proud to share that Nasuh Malas, M.D., M.P.H., MC3 Emergency Services Clinical Lead and Division Director and Service Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,
The following article was originally published as a guest column on Bridge Michigan by Dr. Maria Muzik. Link to the original article on Bridge Michigan’s
Learn how providers can support parents and caregivers through stress, and read about MC3’s latest news, resources, and upcoming events.
Richard Dopp, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor in U-M’s Department of Psychiatry and Consulting Psychiatrist for MC3, recently announced his decision to leave Michigan Medicine, effective
As youth in the United States are experiencing mental health concerns at an unprecedented level, Child Psychiatry Access Programs (CPAPs) like MC3 offer an innovative approach to closing the gap between the need for care and an insufficient mental health care workforce.
Dr. Nasuh Malas, MC3 consulting psychiatrist and Emergency Services Clinical Lead, was recently quoted in an article by the U-M Department of Psychiatry, “Suicide prevention
The MC3 team is thrilled to announce the addition of four new team members in recent months.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. MC3 has gathered several notable resources to help empower providers during this month and beyond.
Read about how MC3 is bridging gaps and fighting inequities in maternal mental health, and learn about the latest news, resources, and upcoming events.
As MC3 continues to broaden its service offerings and capacity, the team is thrilled to announce three recent employee additions. Learn more about each of these new team members and their roles in this post.
On July 23 and 24, ten Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) teams – including MC3 – convened in Cleveland for their second annual meeting, consisting of 36 attendees, staff, and presenters.
Rena Menke, Ph.D., is a maternal and infant psychologist and the Lead Perinatal Behavioral Health Consultant for MC3’s Perinatal Patient Care service. She was profiled
Dr. Nasuh Malas, an MC3 Consulting Psychiatrist, was quoted in The Blade article, “State of mind: Mental health remains a high priority following pandemic.” “A
Dr. Nasuh Malas, Consulting Psychiatrist for MC3, and MC3 Communications Manager Alyssa Wealty were featured on the Pediatric Meltdown podcast episode titled “MC3’s Clinical Pearls:
MC3 Consulting Psychiatrist, Dr. Nasuh Malas, was quoted in a Relias Media article, “Clinical Pathways Combat Mental Health Stigma in EDs.” Standardized, evidence-based clinical pathways
Madison Ellis, a mom who gave birth to a premature baby in 2023, discussed her mental health journey during the postpartum period on a CBS
