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Many parents are finding it difficult to talk with their kids about school shootings, but Children's Wisconsin's Dr. Jenny Walczak says there are ways to approach the subject and help kids handle the anxiety and fear that many of us are feeling.
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The stress of not knowing where a baby’s food will come from can weigh heavy on parents. For parents who already struggle with a postpartum mental health disorder, the shortage can seriously damage their ability to cope.
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Therapist Beth Anstandig uses her relationship with animals to inform her work. She recently came to Milwaukee to work with the staff at Rogers Behavioral Health. Anstandig and Rogers CEO John Boyd join Lake Effect at Hidden View Farm to share more.
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The pandemic shut down many parts of our lives, amid political tension and rising violence. Now, many experts say communities are facing a mental health crisis. One Milwaukeean has found a unique way to help through Trap Therapy. It's free group therapy sessions focused on destigmatizing mental healthcare in the city's Black and brown communities.
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Late last year, Esperanza Winters opened Wellspace MKE on the west side of Milwaukee. It’s a coworking, collective space for mental health and wellness providers who may be starting out and need a physical space, but aren’t ready to sign a lease.
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, people with mental health issues and substance addiction have been facing an uphill battle. Democrats in Congress are hoping increased funding will help ease these issues, including new funding for an emergency mental health crisis center for Milwaukee County and a 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline.
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A new report from the Hopeful Futures Campaign examines state-by-state policies related to student mental health. Wisconsin scored six out of a possible 24 points.
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While burnout is not defined as a medical condition, it’s described as a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion that’s caused by prolonged stress. The negative effects of burnout impact all aspects of life, not just work.
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To share more about how light therapy can be a healing tool for seasonal affective disorder, Janis Eells, a professor of biomedical sciences at UW-Milwaukee joins Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski.
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Mental stress is part of life, especially during the pandemic. A statewide collaboration is focusing on addressing those struggles, particularly among women farmers.