MPS mental health services, district awarded $5M federal grant

Milwaukee Public Schools announced the district has been awarded a $5 million grant to support school-based mental health services for students.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

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
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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
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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
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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.

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.

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.