suicide

When someone dies by suicide, there are a lot of unanswered questions that can complicate the grieving process. We explore what that grief can look like and how we can heal in community.

A report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explores the reality of gun violence in the state of Wisconsin as well as who it affects and what’s being done to prevent it.

Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, director of the Division of Suicide Research and Healing at the Comprehensive Injury Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin, shares local efforts that spread awareness about the factors that can lead to firearm suicide, as well as how to prevent it.

WUWM is highlighting the issue of suicide in Black youth through conversations with doctors, mental health advocates and people who have struggled with suicidal ideation firsthand. Here's Marina Murphy's story.

Deb Sherwood, whose husband committed suicide in 2011, shares her experience in adjusting to what happened and the aftermath in hopes of increasing awareness of suicide support.

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.

VA Secretary Denis McDonough spoke at the American Legion national convention in Milwaukee Wednesday and said the Biden Administration is trying to keep the suicide numbers headed downward.

Health officials are hoping to slow the increase in Wisconsin suicides seen over the last decade.

Children’s Wisconsin child and family therapist Alecia Corbett says common risk factors for child and adolescent suicide are drug and alcohol use, constant bullying in school and loss of a significant relationship.

Thursday was World Suicide Prevention Day. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley marked the date by unveiling an expansion of a program designed to…