Therapy dog: COVID stress relief at Racine school
Casey the therapy dog is hard to miss in the halls at Gilmore Fine Arts School in Racine.
Casey the therapy dog is hard to miss in the halls at Gilmore Fine Arts School in Racine.
Compensation bill for emergency responders signed by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill that makes it easier for emergency responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to file worker’s compensation claims.
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill that makes it easier for emergency responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to file worker’s compensation claims.
Faith leader urges continued conversations post-Chauvin verdict
Those at the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee say they want to be there to help people process what they're feeling.
Those at the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee say they want to be there to help people process what they're feeling.
Chauvin verdict: How to have 'difficult conversations' with your kids
The guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd has been a topic of conversation across the country, and your kids might have questions.
The guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd has been a topic of conversation across the country, and your kids might have questions.
The biggest issue during pandemic learning - mental health.
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
The ten largest school districts in southeast Wisconsin point to suffering mental health as a factor in the dropping academic performance FOX6 found in public records. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Milwaukee County also has free mental health resources, including a crisis line (414-257-7222). Pathfinders specifically offers youth support (414-964-2565). https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/CHAP/Mental-Health-Resources
Brown Deer mental health services center expanding
The new Rogers Behavioral Health facility is set to open in 2022 and will allow for transitional care.
The new Rogers Behavioral Health facility is set to open in 2022 and will allow for transitional care.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
LinkedIn lets 15,900 employees take week after Easter off in push to avoid burnout
Social networking giant LinkedIn is allowing its staff members a full, paid week off post-Easter to support mental well-being.
Social networking giant LinkedIn is allowing its staff members a full, paid week off post-Easter to support mental well-being.
Amid the pandemic, ways to keep your mental health in check
Amid the pandemic, you may find it more challenging to keep your mental health in check.
Amid the pandemic, you may find it more challenging to keep your mental health in check.
Keeping your mental health in check
Amid the pandemic, you may find it more challenging to keep your mental health in check.
Amid the pandemic, you may find it more challenging to keep your mental health in check.
Man who attempted suicide shares his experience so others seek help
A Menomonee Falls man who attempted to take his own life is now sharing his experience with others. He hopes to help those grappling with mental health issues.
A Menomonee Falls man who attempted to take his own life is now sharing his experience with others. He hopes to help those grappling with mental health issues.
Expert urges you to find balance during the COVID-19 pandemic
There is stress and then there is COVID-19 stress. You have likely experienced it since that pandemic started, and nothing could have prepared us for it.
There is stress and then there is COVID-19 stress. You have likely experienced it since that pandemic started, and nothing could have prepared us for it.
Expert urges you to find balance during the COVID-19 pandemic
There is stress and then there is COVID-19 stress. You have likely experienced it since that pandemic started -- and nothing could have prepared us for it.
There is stress and then there is COVID-19 stress. You have likely experienced it since that pandemic started -- and nothing could have prepared us for it.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
Pressures of pandemic, poverty impact kids' mental health
Sharing fact sheets, Wisconsin officials are looking into supporting children's well-being through eliminating childhood poverty.
Sharing fact sheets, Wisconsin officials are looking into supporting children's well-being through eliminating childhood poverty.
Pressures of pandemic, poverty impact kids' mental health
Sharing fact sheets, Wisconsin officials are looking into supporting children's well-being through eliminating childhood poverty.
Sharing fact sheets, Wisconsin officials are looking into supporting children's well-being through eliminating childhood poverty.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Panel discusses pandemic's impact on Wisconsin women, seeks change
Seeing increases in suicide, addiction and domestic violence, many spoke out Saturday, galvanized to make change and help with ways to find balance.
Seeing increases in suicide, addiction and domestic violence, many spoke out Saturday, galvanized to make change and help with ways to find balance.
Panel discusses pandemic's impact on Wisconsin women, seeks change
Seeing increases in suicide, addiction and domestic violence, many spoke out Saturday, galvanized to make change and help with ways to find balance.
Seeing increases in suicide, addiction and domestic violence, many spoke out Saturday, galvanized to make change and help with ways to find balance.
1 year later, pandemic's mental health toll endures
For some, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a physical toll, but for many others it has created mental and emotional challenges.
For some, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a physical toll, but for many others it has created mental and emotional challenges.