CMU Rural Health Excellence Institute

There’s still time to register for our June 24th PRiSMM webinar featuring Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT. This session will examine how su***de bereavement is understood within diagnostic systems and explore the ongoing debate around prolonged grief disorder in the DSM 5 TR. Dr. Schuurman will discuss the potential impact of diagnostic labels, the risks and benefits of pathologizing grief, and the value of grief informed and humanistic approaches when supporting su***de bereaved individuals. Participants will consider how labeling shapes care, identify grief informed practices, and critically evaluate dominant clinical paradigms related to loss.

This webinar is intended for behavioral health clinicians, social workers, primary care providers, emergency medicine professionals, and health professions students.

Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Registration FREE: https://bit.ly/PRiSMM-webinar-4

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

Free PRiSMM Webinar Series Topic: Is Grief a Mental Disorder? The Pros and Cons of Labeling Su***de Bereaved Individuals

The Greater Lansing Food Bank has released its June mobile distribution calendar, highlighting food assistance opportunities across the region. Mount Pleasant has two upcoming mobile pantry events later this month, giving local families convenient access to fresh food and community support. Additional dates and locations are included in the full June calendar below.

Mount Pleasant dates:
June 20, Black Elk Building Parking Lot, 10 a.m. to Noon
June 26, MyMichigan Medical Center at Celebration Cinema Mt. Pleasant, 9 to 11 a.m.
Full June schedule:https://greaterlansingfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/June-2026-Mobile-Flyer.pdf

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 #𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 #𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 #𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸

The Preventing Su***de in Michigan Men program is offering two free virtual Assessing and Managing Su***de Risk trainings this summer. AMSR is a full day training designed to strengthen provider skills in recognizing, assessing, and managing su***de risk. Participants learn su***de specific interventions and how to develop collaborative treatment and safety plans.

June 25, 8:30 to 5 p.m.
Registration closes June 17
https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30750
Assessing and Managing Su***de Risk – June 25, 2026 (PRiSMM)

July 29, 8:30 to 5 p.m.
Registration closes July 21
https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30751
Assessing and Managing Su***de Risk – July 29, 2026 (PRiSMM)

Social work continuing education credits are available. For questions, contact Johnathan Tremblay at [email protected].
Find more resources in our Preventing Su***de in Michigan Men (PRiSMM) toolkit: http://med.cmich.edu/prismmtoolkit.

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝗣𝗥𝗶𝗦𝗠𝗠

Our June PRiSMM webinars will highlight two key areas of su***de prevention for clinicians and health care providers.

On June 17, Natalie Burns, LMSW, MA will offer a focused introduction to the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), covering CAMS philosophy, core assessment and treatment mechanics, and its drivers focused approach to care.

On June 24, Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT will examine how su***de bereavement is understood within diagnostic systems and explore the debate surrounding “prolonged grief disorder” in the DSM 5 TR, including the impact of labeling grief and the value of grief informed, humanistic approaches.

Both sessions are virtual, free to attend, and open to behavioral health clinicians, social workers, primary care providers, emergency medicine professionals, and health professions students.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:
𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟳): https://bit.ly/PRiSMM-webinar-5
𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 & 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰): https://bit.ly/PRiSMM-webinar-4

We were glad to be at the 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘄 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 today with community partners and the 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗣𝘀𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘄 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿, and we appreciate their work in bringing the community together.

The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine provided health screenings, and the Internal Medicine residency program supported clinical services throughout the event. We were grateful for the opportunity to share information on men’s mental health resources and su***de prevention initiatives.

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘄 #𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗣𝘀𝗶

Men in Michigan often face barriers to help seeking, including stigma, work demands, and limited access to services in rural areas. Encouraging open conversations, sharing local resources, and normalizing support can help men take steps that strengthen their wellbeing. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available day and night for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Call or text 988 to connect with trained counselors who can offer immediate support.

For additional su***de prevention resources, visit the Preventing Su***de in Michigan Men toolkit at med.cmich.edu/prismmtoolkit

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝟵𝟴𝟴 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to recognize how stress, isolation, and pressure to handle things alone affect men across Michigan. Many men wait until challenges become overwhelming before reaching out. Man Therapy Michigan offers approachable tools that help men understand stress, build coping skills, and take steps that support their wellbeing. Explore the program at mantherapy.org

For additional su***de prevention resources, visit the Preventing Su***de in Michigan Men toolkit at med.cmich.edu/prismmtoolkit

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education is coming to Saginaw on June 9. This free, in person certification course helps campus communities recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges, offer supportive responses, and connect individuals with resources. Open to CMU students, faculty, staff and community partners. Please feel free to share with others who may be interested.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁.
Session details: CMU College of Medicine, Room 1014 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Pre course work required; bring a bagged lunch)
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: https://forms.office.com/r/ZrWU9cWrP7

Questions? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗔𝗶𝗱 #𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗘𝗱𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Register now for PRiSMM’s June webinar featuring Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT. This session will examine how su***de bereavement is understood within diagnostic systems and explore the ongoing debate around “prolonged grief disorder” in the DSM 5 TR. Dr. Schuurman will discuss the potential impact of diagnostic labels, the risks and benefits of pathologizing grief, and the value of grief informed and humanistic approaches when supporting su***de bereaved individuals.

Participants will consider how labeling shapes care, identify grief informed practices, and critically evaluate dominant clinical paradigms related to loss. This webinar is intended for behavioral health clinicians, social workers, primary care providers, emergency medicine professionals, and health professions students.

Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Registration FREE: https://bit.ly/PRiSMM-webinar-4

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

The 14th Annual All Men’s Health Fair is coming up in Saginaw. Community partners across the region are preparing for shared outreach, early setup, and coordinated engagement to help men know their numbers, meet local experts, and take steps that support stronger families and stronger communities across Michigan.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹s
Saturday June 6
11:00am to 3:00pm
Horizons Conference Center, Saginaw, Michigan

Come see us there and find more resources that support men’s health, prevention, and community wellbeing at med.cmich.edu/prismmtoolkit

#𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 #𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵