Sheboygan home explosion; woman suffers mental health crisis
A woman is fighting for her life after her Sheboygan home exploded. First responders say she locked herself inside – and they believe the explosion was intentional.
A woman is fighting for her life after her Sheboygan home exploded. First responders say she locked herself inside – and they believe the explosion was intentional.
Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
Coping with trauma; Milwaukee firefighter now retired helps others
A retired Milwaukee firefighter is using his voice to speak up on secondary trauma he’s experienced on and off the job, after almost silencing his own voice.
A retired Milwaukee firefighter is using his voice to speak up on secondary trauma he’s experienced on and off the job, after almost silencing his own voice.
1 year later, how is 988 mental health crisis hotline doing? Here's what you should know
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.
Milwaukee's GLOW 414 rebuilds after crash
GLOW 414 started in Milwaukee in 2017 and flourished, now helping 150 girls with social/emotional needs and mental health services. After their building was destroyed, the founder is determined to push forward for her girls.
GLOW 414 started in Milwaukee in 2017 and flourished, now helping 150 girls with social/emotional needs and mental health services. After their building was destroyed, the founder is determined to push forward for her girls.
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