Mental health professional shortage in Wisconsin
The team at Meta House in Milwaukee has been working for nearly 60 years to help women combat the disease of addiction and substance abuse, but they’re facing a severe shortage.
The team at Meta House in Milwaukee has been working for nearly 60 years to help women combat the disease of addiction and substance abuse, but they’re facing a severe shortage.
Wisconsin mental health professional shortage amid COVID
The team at Meta House in Milwaukee has been working for nearly 60 years to help women combat the disease of addiction and substance abuse, but they’re facing a severe shortage.
The team at Meta House in Milwaukee has been working for nearly 60 years to help women combat the disease of addiction and substance abuse, but they’re facing a severe shortage.
COVID and mental health: Specialist shares how you can help others
Mental health specialists say the pandemic brought on more symptoms of depression and anxiety in people, but especially in people who became seriously ill with the virus.
Mental health specialists say the pandemic brought on more symptoms of depression and anxiety in people, but especially in people who became seriously ill with the virus.
Mother's Day messages, love key after difficult year
Mothers have been champions over the past year, facing obstacle after obstacle through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mothers have been champions over the past year, facing obstacle after obstacle through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Mental health of children an 'uphill battle' during pandemic
Medical experts are asking people to be especially aware of the mental health of children.
Medical experts are asking people to be especially aware of the mental health of children.
Glendale clinic's sound therapy promotes relaxation
Inside the Syinthesis Sound Healing Center, it is hard to feel an ounce of stress.
Inside the Syinthesis Sound Healing Center, it is hard to feel an ounce of stress.
Star Wars LEGO builds help vet with PTSD
May 4 is the unofficial Star Wars holiday, as in may the fourth be with you. One veteran says his life was saved in no small part because of Star Wars.
May 4 is the unofficial Star Wars holiday, as in may the fourth be with you. One veteran says his life was saved in no small part because of Star Wars.
COVID and kids' mental health
Health experts say many middle schoolers are finding themselves spiraling emotionally during this time.
Health experts say many middle schoolers are finding themselves spiraling emotionally during this time.
Mental health campaign aimed at helping teens 'Sound It Out'
As we begin Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s a unique way to meet young people at their level to help get their emotional well-being under control.
As we begin Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s a unique way to meet young people at their level to help get their emotional well-being under control.
US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
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.