83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
United for Waukesha Resiliency Center operations extended thru mid-2026
Officials with the United for Waukesha Resiliency Center (UWRC) announced an 18-month extension of its operations.
Teen sextortion growing, FBI says; parents on mission, son dead
The FBI said sextortion is a growing blackmail crime that affects thousands of teens every year. Now, two parents are on a mission to educate the public.
Ozaukee County deputy 'use of force incident,' suspect in custody
Ozaukee County deputies took a man into custody on Friday after a “mental health crisis" escalated into a “use of force incident," the sheriff's office said.
Wisconsin school lockdowns: Planned attack tips increase, DOJ says
Three schools in southeast Wisconsin have had some type of lockdown just a few weeks into the school year. State officials hope to turn the trend around.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Latino mental health struggles; Milwaukee program here to help
It's Hispanic Heritage Month and one local program is working to break the mental health stigma within Milwaukee's Latino community.
Waukesha mental health org celebrates 25 yrs
A mental health group in Waukesha aims to erase stigmas and bring people together. Now, they're celebrating a milestone.
Teenage brains aged faster during pandemic
A new study shows teen brains aged faster due to the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by stress and social isolation. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with more info on that and other health topics.
Waukesha mental health organization celebrates 25 years
A mental health group in Waukesha aims to erase stigmas and bring people together. Now, they're celebrating a milestone.
Free guns locks: Milwaukee County distributing at 4 locations Friday
Milwaukee County’s Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Services will be giving away free gun locks on Friday.
Mental health push; Biden administration to require coverage parity
The Biden administration finalized new rules around strengthening mental health parity protections and made the announcement in Milwaukee on Monday, Sept. 9.
Push for insurance coverage for mental health
New federal regulations aim to make mental health and addiction services more affordable. But, critics say it'll spark higher premiums.
Ketamine use for mental health treatment; drug not FDA-approved
Ketamine is traditionally used in a hospital environment or by doctors. But now, many ketamine treatment clinics are popping up across southeast Wisconsin.
CDC data: improvement in youth mental health
Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with some positive news, CDC data shows an improvement in youth mental health. Also, the CDC urges doctors to be on the lookout for Mpox, formerly monkeypox.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
Wisconsin students struggle with mental health: high school survey
Nearly 6 out of 10 high school students in Wisconsin reported having at least one mental health challenge over the past year, based on results of the state's survey of students released Tuesday.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Crisis stabilization centers open; Waukesha, Beaver Dam host sites
The Wisconsin DHS announced the opening of five crisis stabilization centers for adults experiencing mental health and substance-use emergencies.