Study: Researchers suggest video games can help mental health
Time spent playing video games can be good for mental health, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford University.
Time spent playing video games can be good for mental health, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford University.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
Election anxiety rises for some amid presidential race uncertainty
With the presidential race undecided well into Wednesday, the uncertainty can bring intense anxiety to some.
With the presidential race undecided well into Wednesday, the uncertainty can bring intense anxiety to some.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Advocates stress suicide prevention resources, honesty: 'You are not alone'
Annually, 500,000 Americans attempt suicide. According to Mental Health America of Wisconsin, another 30,000 die by suicide each year.
Annually, 500,000 Americans attempt suicide. According to Mental Health America of Wisconsin, another 30,000 die by suicide each year.
Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approves $500K 'CART' request
The funding would come from the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division's reserves to enter into a partnership with the sheriff's office.
The funding would come from the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division's reserves to enter into a partnership with the sheriff's office.
MPD mourns current, former officers who died by suicide in past week
As fall creeps in, the echoes of a long summer still ring in the minds of police, and the tension of nightly protests has taken its toll on officers' mental state.
As fall creeps in, the echoes of a long summer still ring in the minds of police, and the tension of nightly protests has taken its toll on officers' mental state.
'Extremely alarming:' Milwaukee Co. medical examiner sees 300% increase in suicides in August
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says the month of August saw a 300% increase in suicides over the previous month.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says the month of August saw a 300% increase in suicides over the previous month.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.