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Mental Health
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Safety Concerns Mount at Psychiatric Hospital Contracted to Serve Milwaukee County Residents
Family members and mental health advocates have expressed concern about the safety of patients at Granite Hills the psychiatric hospital.
Let’s Work Together to Move Milwaukee County Forward
They say if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together. My vision is for Milwaukee County to go far on its…
Milwaukee County Sees Rise in Suicides in Black Communities
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Black residents, who make up…
Milwaukee County Takes Measures on Suicide Prevention
When Amaii Collins was in high school she didn’t feel OK. She didn’t know what was wrong, nor did she know how to broach the topic. “I didn’t know what…
Where To Find Mental Health Resources This Winter
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. As winter begins, many may…
Some Health Providers See Surge in Eating Disorders
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Some Milwaukee health leaders say…
Milwaukee Youth Council Puts Focus on Mental Health Services
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Three nonprofits are one step…
Importance of Research in the African American Community
One Family’s Journey Hope is the primary caregiver for her 86-year old mother, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. Her father, who passed away in 2013, also had Alzheimer’s disease.…
The Mary Ellen Strong Foundation: Strong Spirit, Strong Mind, Strong Community
The Mary Ellen Strong Foundation (MESF) was created to preserve the legacy of Dr. Mary Ellen Strong who was a publisher, marketing expert, serial entrepreneur, political consultant and inspirational speaker.…
Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Milwaukee
Ketamine Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s first ketamine-dedicated clinic, serves an important role for those who do not benefit from traditional antidepressant medications. “Most of our patients have tried 5-10 different antidepressants over…