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Black youth suicide in the United States has been labeled a crisis by some mental health experts. Research shows that Black youth under 13 are twice as likely to die by suicide.
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At some point in our lives, we all experience trauma. Whether it is a natural disaster or violence in our neighborhood, we have to reach into our emotional toolbox to bring out resiliency. In Milwaukee, a local organization called STRYV365 is equipping young people and their caretakers with the emotional tools needed to cope with stress.
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Whenever people have a question about something in their community, they often check Facebook or other online forums for information from their local government. The Platespinners is a support group for communication managers behind these informational posts throughout the state.
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention says that suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2019, it was the second leading cause of death for Black people ages 15 to 24.
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To promote employee mental health wellness, local construction group Boldt Company created an employee-led Suicide Prevention Program. It trains volunteer “gatekeepers” to serve as a first point of contact for any employees experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health struggles and connect them with appropriate resources.
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The Medical College of Wisconsin is about to conduct a project called Relax and Breathe Easy. Its goal is to determine how being in nature influences our stress levels. Milwaukee residents are invited to join in.
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Carroll University’s School of Education and Humans Services is partnering with the City of Waukesha to develop a Behavioral Health Responder Training Curriculum.
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Behavioral Health Division is filled with experienced professionals waiting to serve Milwaukeeans no matter who they are, their situation, their ability to pay, or insurance status.
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PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder often affects veterans. With limited treatment options and barriers to getting help PTSD often goes untreated. But two researchers at Marquette University are using exercise as an alternative, accessible option.
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An event this Saturday is exploring the impact of childhood trauma and how acquired childhood experiences can affect people later in life. The event is, in part, centered on the conviction of Marlin Dixon. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's James Causey and Angela Peterson share more.