US to fund new research into potential PTSD treatment for veterans
The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
COVID-era testing method could help identify obesity, asthma, other health conditions
Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions.
Health researchers are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic and showing how it can be used to track chronic disease and health behaviors, as well as demographic and socioeconomic conditions.
Monthly mental health meetings for veterans
Washington County has launched a free mental health support group for veterans and active duty soldiers. It is called The Guardrail. Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann joined FOX6 NOW to explain what the effort is all about and how veterans can get involved.
Washington County has launched a free mental health support group for veterans and active duty soldiers. It is called The Guardrail. Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann joined FOX6 NOW to explain what the effort is all about and how veterans can get involved.
The surprising link between allergies and suicide risk explained
Could high pollen mean more than sneezing? A study found suicide deaths rose during peak pollen periods, raising new questions about allergies and mental health.
Could high pollen mean more than sneezing? A study found suicide deaths rose during peak pollen periods, raising new questions about allergies and mental health.
VA releases annual veteran suicide prevention report, prevention remains top clinical priority
Suicide prevention continues to be the Department of Veterans Affairs' top clinical priority and the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows a decline in suicide rates among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, but an increase in veterans who are not enrolled in VA healthcare.
Suicide prevention continues to be the Department of Veterans Affairs' top clinical priority and the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows a decline in suicide rates among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, but an increase in veterans who are not enrolled in VA healthcare.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked
Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
Postpartum psychosis: What is it? What is the treatment?
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her children — Cora, Dawson and Callan, all younger than 6, who were discovered strangled at the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts home in 2023. This case raises all kinds of questions about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Dr. Julianne Zweifel from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk to learn more about the diagnosis.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her children — Cora, Dawson and Callan, all younger than 6, who were discovered strangled at the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts home in 2023. This case raises all kinds of questions about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Dr. Julianne Zweifel from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk to learn more about the diagnosis.
VA launches clinical trial of psilocybin to treat veterans suffering from depression, PTSD
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.
Four states want Meta to pay $1.4 trillion in youth addiction case
Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.
Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.
These are the most stressed-out cities in America, data shows
A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in America. See which cities ranked highest.
A new report is revealing the most stressed cities in America. See which cities ranked highest.
9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests
A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.
A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.
Rogers Behavioral Health expansion; more beds, therapy
Rogers Behavioral Health is opening two new residential treatment centers in Oconomowoc this summer despite widespread industry funding cuts.
Rogers Behavioral Health is opening two new residential treatment centers in Oconomowoc this summer despite widespread industry funding cuts.
Rogers Behavioral Health expansion; more beds, therapy for those in need
Finding specialized care for a severe mental health crisis can often feel like an uphill battle, especially as community clinics struggle to stay afloat. But there is help on the way.
Finding specialized care for a severe mental health crisis can often feel like an uphill battle, especially as community clinics struggle to stay afloat. But there is help on the way.
New LSD-based drug eases depression symptoms in late-stage trial
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
"The Long Road Home": Local authors connect spirituality and mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one local couple shares their story of spiritual and mental health healing in their book "The Long Road Home." Authors Carl and Olivia Jaskolski along with Pastor Kenneth Lock from Evolve Church joined us in studio to discuss how faith and mental health are connected.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one local couple shares their story of spiritual and mental health healing in their book "The Long Road Home." Authors Carl and Olivia Jaskolski along with Pastor Kenneth Lock from Evolve Church joined us in studio to discuss how faith and mental health are connected.
"The Long Road Home": Local authors connect spirituality and mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one local couple shares their story of spiritual and mental health healing in their book "The Long Road Home." Authors Carl and Olivia Jaskolski along with Pastor Kenneth Lock from Evolve Church joined us in studio to discuss how faith and mental health are connected.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one local couple shares their story of spiritual and mental health healing in their book "The Long Road Home." Authors Carl and Olivia Jaskolski along with Pastor Kenneth Lock from Evolve Church joined us in studio to discuss how faith and mental health are connected.