Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Overcoming season depression, tips on how to take care of yourself
Life Coach Dr. Carolyn Anderson joined FOX6 WakeUp to help us understand seasonal depression and what we can do to take care of ourselves.
Overcoming seasonal depression
The days are getting shorter and shorter, and that means the holidays are getting closer. But many people find their moods shifting too. Life Coach Dr. Carolyn Anderson joined FOX6 WakeUp to help us understand why this happens and what we can do to take care of ourselves.
Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
Tackling seasonal depression during the holidays
Seasonal depression is real and so is that one shady cousin who loves bringing drama to the dinner table.
Tackling seasonal depression
Seasonal depression is real and so is that one shady cousin who loves bringing drama to the dinner table. Life Coach Dr. Carolyn Anderson is joining FOX6 WakeUp live via Zoom to talk about how to handle both with a little more grace and a lot less stress.
Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention signs; message of help, hope
Milwaukee County has installed suicide prevention signs in county parks across the community. The hope is the signs will help anyone in crisis find help.
Burned Out: Firefighters and mental health
A retired Milwaukee firefighter is using his voice to speak up on secondary trauma he?s experienced on and off the job, after almost silencing his own voice.
United Way hosts Project Homeless Connect in Waukesha; offers laptops, support
United Way’s Project Homeless Connect connected people in Waukesha with vital services, from health care to legal aid on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Suicide Prevention Month; coffee shops join Wauwatosa campaign for mental health
The Wauwatosa Health Department partnered with 10 local coffee shops to distribute 10,000 coffee sleeves with suicide prevention messages during National Suicide Prevention Month.
Milwaukee suicide prevention training; advocates push awareness
Suicide prevention training was held in Milwaukee to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, honoring the late Alderman Jonathan Brostoff.
Youth Mental Health Festival in Milwaukee offers resources
The third annual Youth Mental Health Festival in Milwaukee took place on Saturday. There were resources and activities for kids and families.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Milwaukee flooding recovery; mental health toll adds up for many
It has been more than a week since historic flooding devastated much of southeast Wisconsin. But homeowners impacted by the flooding are coping in many ways – and it's taking a toll on mental health.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
These are the least and most stressed cities in the US, study shows
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.
Bucks legend Marques Johnson honored, discusses sobriety journey
Bucks legend Marques Johnson was recently honored for his support of a local organization that has helped hundreds of men with substance abuse issues.
ICE arrests, fear in immigrant communities
Stress, anxiety, and fear are palpable in immigrant communities across the country as I.C.E. arrests continue. Experts say this is triggering mental challenges within the community.
These states are most attractive to "dark" personalities, study suggests
People with a “dark factor of personality” are associated with behaviors like aggression, cheating, narcissism, exploitation and more.