Girl Scouts of Wisconsin programming for youth mental health
Youth mental health has been declared a crisis, and the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast is shifting some of its programming to support the needs of both today's girls and young women.
Mental illness; Fox Point author writes book to open dialogue
Over the past several years, Meg Kissinger cracked open her family mental health history, her and her siblings bearing their souls, for her new book "While You Were Out."
Mental illness; Fox Point author writes book
Over the past several years, Meg Kissinger cracked open her family mental health history, her and her siblings bearing their souls, for her new book "While You Were Out."
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
Wisconsin psychiatric bed shortage magnified by spike in competency orders
A FOX6 investigation found an explosion in court-ordered competency treatment is pushing state mental hospitals beyond their limits.
Wisconsin psychiatric bed shortage
A FOX6 investigation found an explosion in court-ordered competency treatment is pushing state mental hospitals beyond their limits.
Youth mental health, LeRoy Butler hosting Milwaukee summit
Green Bay Packers legend LeRoy Butler is hosting "Leap Into Wellness," a Milwaukee youth mental health summit, in October.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
US suicides hit an all-time high last year
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
New influencer trend could prompt mental health crises, suicide as users tune into 'fake life': Tech Founder
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
Bed rotting: TikTok's latest trend comes with health warning
Advocates say it's a form of self-care, but some doctors say it could be a sign of depression.
Angus Cloud's mother denies 'Euphoria' star died by suicide: 'He did not intend to check out of this world'
Just one week after Angus Cloud tragically died, questions remain regarding the "Euphoria" actor's passing, prompting speculation on social media.
Johnny Manziel says he attempted suicide after Browns cut him in 2016: reports
In an upcoming Netflix documentary, the former Texas A&M quarterback said he went on a "$5 million bender" before ultimately trying to take his own life.
Sheboygan home explosion; woman suffers mental health crisis
A woman is fighting for her life after her Sheboygan home exploded. First responders say she locked herself inside – and they believe the explosion was intentional.
Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
Coping with trauma; Milwaukee firefighter now retired helps others
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.
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.
1 year later, how is 988 mental health crisis hotline doing? Here's what you should know
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.