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.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Kohl's donation to Children's Wisconsin; $3M for mental health clinics
Children?s Wisconsin and Kohl?s announced on Monday that the two are expanding their partnership to improve access to mental health services for children.
Children?s Wisconsin and Kohl?s announced on Monday that the two are expanding their partnership to improve access to mental health services for children.
Kohl's donation to Children's Wisconsin; $3M for mental health clinics
Children’s Wisconsin and Kohl’s announced on Monday, May 1 that the two are expanding their partnership to improve access to mental health services for children.
Children’s Wisconsin and Kohl’s announced on Monday, May 1 that the two are expanding their partnership to improve access to mental health services for children.
988 hotline: Counselor's own grief helps others through crisis
Calls to 988 are always answered, but who is the person on the other end of the line?
Calls to 988 are always answered, but who is the person on the other end of the line?
988 hotline: Counselor's own grief helps others through crisis
Calls to 988 are always answered, but who is the person on the other end of the line?
Calls to 988 are always answered, but who is the person on the other end of the line?
YouTube rolls out updated policy for eating disorder-related content
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
Milwaukee County mental health services; $600K for communities of color
With higher demand and fewer people who want to do the job, Milwaukee's mental health service providers say keeping up is a challenge. Milwaukee County's allocation of $600,000 will allow for the hiring of more staff.
With higher demand and fewer people who want to do the job, Milwaukee's mental health service providers say keeping up is a challenge. Milwaukee County's allocation of $600,000 will allow for the hiring of more staff.
Wisconsin childrens' mental health concerns; emergency system strained
A specific crisis is sending more children to the emergency room, and the reason is not always obvious from the outside.
A specific crisis is sending more children to the emergency room, and the reason is not always obvious from the outside.
Wisconsin childrens' mental health concerns; emergency system strained
A specific crisis is sending more children to the emergency room, and the reason is not always obvious from the outside.
A specific crisis is sending more children to the emergency room, and the reason is not always obvious from the outside.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression 'in remission'
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
Sniffing body odor from sweat could reduce social anxiety, new research suggests
Smelling 'chemo-signals' from sweat, combined with mindfulness therapy, eased anxiety in women
Smelling 'chemo-signals' from sweat, combined with mindfulness therapy, eased anxiety in women
Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
988 lifeline: Wisconsin call center sees volume increase
Since the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline launched, Wisconsin's call center in Green Bay has seen an increase in people seeking help.
Since the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline launched, Wisconsin's call center in Green Bay has seen an increase in people seeking help.