Hong Kong-born singer Coco Lee dies at age 48
Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday.
Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday.
Firefighter mental health burden; emergency calls add up
Being a firefighter is dangerous, but one cause takes their lives more than the job itself. Those in the industry of saving lives are working toward solutions to save their own.
Being a firefighter is dangerous, but one cause takes their lives more than the job itself. Those in the industry of saving lives are working toward solutions to save their own.
Wisconsin firefighters, mental health impacts
Being a firefighter is dangerous, but one cause takes their lives more than the job itself. Those in the industry of saving lives are working toward solutions to save their own.
Being a firefighter is dangerous, but one cause takes their lives more than the job itself. Those in the industry of saving lives are working toward solutions to save their own.
Meta adds new parental supervision tools for Instagram, but is it enough?
The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.
The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Mental health help for men
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, nearly one in ten men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half will receive any treatment.
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, nearly one in ten men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half will receive any treatment.
988-5K Suicide Prevention Run/Walk 'creates awareness' in Oconomowoc
Grassroots organization SOFA hosted its third annual 988-5K Suicide Prevention Run/Walk in Oconomowoc Saturday, June 17.
Grassroots organization SOFA hosted its third annual 988-5K Suicide Prevention Run/Walk in Oconomowoc Saturday, June 17.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
MKE Urban Stables equine therapy helps veterans with PTSD
MKE Urban Stables, located on Lincoln off First Street, offers a little bit of nature in Milwaukee and a way for veterans, particularly those dealing with PTSD, to hopefully find some healing.
MKE Urban Stables, located on Lincoln off First Street, offers a little bit of nature in Milwaukee and a way for veterans, particularly those dealing with PTSD, to hopefully find some healing.
New mental health clinic, Milwaukee County expands access
Milwaukee County opened its third mental health services ACCESS Clinic Friday, June 2. The new clinic is at Issac Coggs Heritage Health Center.
Milwaukee County opened its third mental health services ACCESS Clinic Friday, June 2. The new clinic is at Issac Coggs Heritage Health Center.
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team 'saving lives'
Finding help when you’re struggling with mental health can be just another challenge. In Milwaukee County, like any delivery service, you can make a call and get mental health resources right to your doorstep.
Finding help when you’re struggling with mental health can be just another challenge. In Milwaukee County, like any delivery service, you can make a call and get mental health resources right to your doorstep.
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team 'saving lives'
Finding help when you?re struggling with mental health can be just another challenge. In Milwaukee County, like any delivery service, you can make a call and get mental health resources right to your doorstep.
Finding help when you?re struggling with mental health can be just another challenge. In Milwaukee County, like any delivery service, you can make a call and get mental health resources right to your doorstep.
Wisconsin high schoolers' mental health concerns: 'Kids are in trouble'
A new study shows the mental health of Wisconsin high schoolers is steadily declining. There is a way you can help if you have a teen at home.
A new study shows the mental health of Wisconsin high schoolers is steadily declining. There is a way you can help if you have a teen at home.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
'He wanted to end his life': Iowa officers rescue man about to jump off bridge
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Suicide prevention: New posters placed on Milwaukee streetcars, stations
The Milwaukee Health Department announced signs will be placed on MKE Hop street cars and stations with resources for anyone struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm, or suicide.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced signs will be placed on MKE Hop street cars and stations with resources for anyone struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm, or suicide.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
R&R House: Veteran support system in Pewaukee unlike anything else
R&R House operates through a grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.?Any state veteran can go there and get one-on-one mental health support.
R&R House operates through a grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.?Any state veteran can go there and get one-on-one mental health support.