Monarch Behavioral Health

04/24/2026

When it comes to mental health, few topics spark as much curiosity—and confusion—as neurodivergence. Are labels like autism, ADHD, or OCD helpful… or harmful?

Read more in Dr. Julie Braciszewski, PhD, LP’s blog to explore how labels can both support understanding and also limit how we see individuality.

Click the link here to read more: https://www.mbh-mi.com/labeling-neurodivergence-an-empowering-perspective/

04/23/2026

National Infertility Awareness Week is a time to recognize the millions of individuals and families navigating the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of infertility.

Infertility is more common than many realize—and yet, it’s often experienced in silence. This week is about breaking that silence, reducing stigma, and creating space for honest conversations, support, and compassion.

For those walking this path: your experience matters. The grief, the hope, the waiting—it all deserves to be acknowledged.

Let’s continue to uplift one another, listen without judgment, and remind those struggling that they are not alone.

04/16/2026

I was back on Capital Hill today, advocating youth mental health 🧠. Dana Nessel Sen. Dayna Polehanki Monarch Behavioral Health

04/14/2026

If you or someone in your life has questioned whether ASD might be a part of their diagnostic profile, please contact our office to inquire about our testing services.

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04/08/2026

⚔️ Adventure + Social Skills! ⚓

Join our Dungeons & Dragons group to practice friendship, assertiveness, and conflict management—while battling through the seven seas with your teammates. Fun, movement, and skill-building all in one!

Sign up now!

04/06/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙

Moving beyond awareness means embracing and celebrating neurodiversity—not just recognizing differences, but valuing them.

Autistic individuals experience the world in unique and meaningful ways. Acceptance looks like:
✨ Listening without judgment
✨ Creating inclusive and supportive spaces
✨ Respecting different communication styles
✨ Focusing on strengths, not just challenges

True support goes beyond understanding—it’s about advocating, including, and empowering.

At Monarch Behavioral Health, we are committed to fostering environments where individuals feel seen, supported, and accepted for who they are.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🌷

Easter is often seen as a season of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. As nature begins to bloom again, it can also be a gentle reminder that growth and healing take time—and that change is possible.

This season, consider:
✨ Letting go of what no longer serves you
✨ Making space for rest and renewal
✨ Embracing small steps forward
✨ Holding onto hope, even in difficult moments

Just like spring, mental health journeys are not always linear—but they are full of opportunities to begin again.

Wishing you a day filled with peace, hope, and renewal 💛

03/26/2026

Don't forget- tonight's the event!

Executive functioning is the brain’s “management system” that helps us plan, focus, regulate emotions, and follow through. They are essential for success in life, but can be tricky for kids to learn!

Join Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Julie Braciszewski, PhD, LP to discuss ways to support your child’s brain to develop the executive functioning skills they will need throughout their life.

This seminar goes beyond theory, offering concrete, real-world strategies you can use to help your child build independence, confidence, and resilience. Whether your child struggles with staying organized, managing emotions, or getting things done, you’ll leave with practical tools to support lasting growth—now and into adulthood.

Join in person or on zoom - register with QR code or link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xjHpnr5yRSOoJw1l0PaoWA

03/23/2026

Each year when we “spring forward” for daylight saving time, it’s striking how disruptive even just a one-hour change in sleep can be. Sleep is central to our mental health and functioning – and most of us are not getting enough. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for sleep disruption helps those with chronic sleep troubles, there are many small changes we can make that help all of us sleep better. Check out Sarah Engels, MS, TLLP’s blog for easy strategies to get better sleep tonight.

Click the link here to read more: https://www.mbh-mi.com/dreaming-of-a-good-nights-sleep/

03/20/2026

Another event so soon?!? Yep! Join Dr. Julie in person or on zoom to learn about supporting your child’s executive functioning.

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Today is a great reminder that luck isn’t the only thing that helps us through tough times—support, resilience, and self-compassion matter too. Mental health journeys can have ups and downs, but every small step toward caring for yourself counts.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself and those around you. A kind word, a deep breath, or reaching out for support can make a meaningful difference.

Wishing everyone a day filled with connection, hope, and a little bit of Irish luck.

03/13/2026