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Legislative Committee Studying Whether To Create Long-Term Youth Psychiatric Care Facilities

Legislative Committee Studying Whether To Create Long-Term Youth Psychiatric Care Facilities

Seventy-eight children were placed out of state for care in 2023.

Advocates Concerned About Growing Shortage of Psychiatrists

Advocates Concerned About Growing Shortage of Psychiatrists

Suicide rate spiking in Wisconsin. Psychiatrist shortage in at least 55 of 72 counties.

Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic

Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic

Previous claims untrue. Data shows suicides actually declined in Wisconsin in 2020.

Coalition of Health Care, Advocates, Criminal Justice Partners Issue Recommendations to Reform State’s Crisis Mental Health Response
County Officials Confront Surge In Suicides

County Officials Confront Surge In Suicides

Rise linked to pandemic. Health officials grappling with the problem.

Holiday Help for Mental Health Issues

Holiday Help for Mental Health Issues

Tips for dealing with stress and how to access free mental health services.

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Medical Staff Elected to Wisconsin Psychiatric Association Executive Council