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(Watch for this story Monday morning on WZZM TV 13) Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is upgrading its telehealth communication services.

Hospitality workers say rude customers, financial uncertainty and staffing shortages are taking a toll. Now a few restaurants are funding mental health counseling for staff who struggle with the added tensions of the pandemic.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services recently opened a new Psychological Consultation Center, nearly doubling the patient capacity of its original facility.

The new Psychological Consultation Center, now located at 6500 Byron Center Ave., almost doubled its size from 21 clinical offices and testing rooms to 40.

A recent study found signs of inflammation in the blood often can identify severe depression in pregnant women.

Dr. Lena Brundin has been studying inflammation for years. She said it’s not uncommon for pregnant women to experience it but it’s not always discussed.

A study has revealed that signs of inflammation in the blood can reliably predict and identify severe depression in pregnancy.

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies.

Blood test can detect depression in pregnant women: US Study

While giving birth to a new life gives utmost happiness to any woman, it also brings in something not very pleasant with it -- depression