Brother, sister talk man down from I-94 bridge
A split-second decision helped save a man's life as he stood on a Milwaukee interstate overpass. A teenage girl and her brother spotted him as they were driving by.
A split-second decision helped save a man's life as he stood on a Milwaukee interstate overpass. A teenage girl and her brother spotted him as they were driving by.
Remembering Milwaukee Police Officer Kline a year after his passing
There was a memorial in downtown Milwaukee Monday for a Milwaukee police officer who died by suicide in September 2020, with organizers seeking to share an important message.
There was a memorial in downtown Milwaukee Monday for a Milwaukee police officer who died by suicide in September 2020, with organizers seeking to share an important message.
Remembering MPD Officer Kline, who died by suicide
Tom Kline was a decorated officer, a military veteran and a guy who, friends say, loved to laugh. His friends also say he fought depression for years, and a year ago, that illness likely contributed to his death.
Tom Kline was a decorated officer, a military veteran and a guy who, friends say, loved to laugh. His friends also say he fought depression for years, and a year ago, that illness likely contributed to his death.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
Music festival for suicide prevention, mental health advocacy
For the first time in two years, the Labor of Love Music Festival returned – and all for a good cause.
For the first time in two years, the Labor of Love Music Festival returned – and all for a good cause.
Music festival for suicide prevention
The Rock hosted a music festival for suicide prevention and mental health advocacy.
The Rock hosted a music festival for suicide prevention and mental health advocacy.
Surviving 9/11 was 'just the first piece of the journey'
Twenty years later, Sept. 11 survivors bear scars and the weight of unanswerable questions. Some grapple with their place in a tragedy defined by an enormous loss of life. They get told to “get over” 9/11. But they also say they have gained resilience, purpose, appreciation and resolve.
Twenty years later, Sept. 11 survivors bear scars and the weight of unanswerable questions. Some grapple with their place in a tragedy defined by an enormous loss of life. They get told to “get over” 9/11. But they also say they have gained resilience, purpose, appreciation and resolve.
Virtual learning: Kids' mental health, suicide concerns
Virtual learning was a listed stressor for 60% of children who died by suicide in Milwaukee County, the medical examiner's office said.
Virtual learning was a listed stressor for 60% of children who died by suicide in Milwaukee County, the medical examiner's office said.
Milwaukee boy killed: Abuse prevention, intervention resources
Experts say while it may be difficult to intervene in situations of abuse or neglect, when it comes to protecting children, everyone can play a role.
Experts say while it may be difficult to intervene in situations of abuse or neglect, when it comes to protecting children, everyone can play a role.
Wisconsin school mental health programs get $10.9M
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction distributed funding to support student mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse programs.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction distributed funding to support student mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse programs.
Afghanistan chaos: Veterans mental health, national security concerns
As Afghanistan erupts in chaos, concerns of national security and mental health vulnerabilities arise.
As Afghanistan erupts in chaos, concerns of national security and mental health vulnerabilities arise.
New Milwaukee mental health initiative serves youth, families
A new mental health initiative is coming to Milwaukee thanks to a federal grant. The project is called Project Thrive and is bringing eight mental health branch offices to the city.
A new mental health initiative is coming to Milwaukee thanks to a federal grant. The project is called Project Thrive and is bringing eight mental health branch offices to the city.
Milwaukee police reform, mental health response discussed
Officials say Milwaukee police officers respond to roughly 200,000 calls for service per year – thousands of those related to mental health.
Officials say Milwaukee police officers respond to roughly 200,000 calls for service per year – thousands of those related to mental health.
COVID pandemic anxiety returns
Many people thought that the coronavirus pandemic was on the way out until the delta variant showed up. Now that the CDC has reinstated, to a point, the mask mandate, many are finding pandemic anxiety returning.
Many people thought that the coronavirus pandemic was on the way out until the delta variant showed up. Now that the CDC has reinstated, to a point, the mask mandate, many are finding pandemic anxiety returning.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Children’s Wisconsin receives $20M donation
Children’s Wisconsin received the single largest gift in its history: $20 million to transform the delivery of integrated mental and behavioral health care at every Children’s Wisconsin primary care and urgent care location.
Children’s Wisconsin received the single largest gift in its history: $20 million to transform the delivery of integrated mental and behavioral health care at every Children’s Wisconsin primary care and urgent care location.
Children’s Wisconsin receives $20M donation, largest single gift in history
Children’s Wisconsin and The Yabuki Family Foundation, led by former Fiserv CEO Jeff Yabuki, announced Monday, July 25 the single largest gift in Children’s history: a $20 million gift.
Children’s Wisconsin and The Yabuki Family Foundation, led by former Fiserv CEO Jeff Yabuki, announced Monday, July 25 the single largest gift in Children’s history: a $20 million gift.
Summer habits for an easier back-to-school transition
As school districts are putting the final touches on plans, doctors suggest families do the same. As the beginning of the school year is right around the corner, this semester may look a lot different in the pandemic.
As school districts are putting the final touches on plans, doctors suggest families do the same. As the beginning of the school year is right around the corner, this semester may look a lot different in the pandemic.
Giants minor leaguer who attempted suicide last year joining front office
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.