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.
Milwaukee County overdose deaths, record pace in 2021
Milwaukee County is on pace to surpass record overdose deaths seen in 2020. The U.S. reported a record 93,000 such deaths nationwide in 2020.
Milwaukee County is on pace to surpass record overdose deaths seen in 2020. The U.S. reported a record 93,000 such deaths nationwide in 2020.
Violence surges, COVID not sole cause
Milwaukee's increase in violence over the last two years joins that seen in cities across the nation, but local health experts don't blame the COVID-19 pandemic alone for the uptick in crime, though it has played a role.
Milwaukee's increase in violence over the last two years joins that seen in cities across the nation, but local health experts don't blame the COVID-19 pandemic alone for the uptick in crime, though it has played a role.
U.S. and Canadian workers are most stressed-out in the world
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
While some people might portray mass shooters as monsters or having a mental illness that makes violence impossible to prevent, a recent study suggests that most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
While some people might portray mass shooters as monsters or having a mental illness that makes violence impossible to prevent, a recent study suggests that most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
As US reopens, anxiety for some
As the country opens back up after the pandemic, the transition can be one filled with anxiety for some.
As the country opens back up after the pandemic, the transition can be one filled with anxiety for some.
Pandemic mental health concerns: Unmasking not easy for everyone
As the country opens back up after the pandemic, the transition can be one filled with anxiety for some.
As the country opens back up after the pandemic, the transition can be one filled with anxiety for some.